CVE-2019-9444 (GCVE-0-2019-9444)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2019-09-06 21:50 – Updated: 2024-08-04 21:46
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Summary
In the Android kernel in sync debug fs driver there is a kernel pointer leak due to the usage of printf with %p. This could lead to local information disclosure with system execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Severity
4.4 (Medium)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CWE
  • information disclosure
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