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ID:4447 - Exploit for Resource management error in Google Android - CVE-2011-3918
ID:4447 - Exploit for Resource management error in Google Android - CVE-2011-3918
Published: August 11, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU43421
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2011-3918
CWE-ID: CWE-399
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Google Android
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The Zygote process in Android 4.0.3 and earlier accepts fork requests from processes with arbitrary UIDs, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot loop) via a crafted application.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.