High severity7.8CISA KEVNVD Advisory· Published Dec 15, 2021· Updated Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-1048

Description

In ep_loop_check_proc of eventpoll.c, there is a possible way to corrupt memory due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-204573007References: Upstream kernel

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Affected products

Google/Android
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Android/Android kerneldescription
Google/Kernelllm-create

Patches

Vulnerability mechanics

References

source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-11-01nvdPatchVendor Advisory
www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalognvdThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource

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