CVE-2018-9417

Summary

CVE-2018-9417 is a vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel's hid (Human Interface Device) subsystem. In specific functions, f_hidg_read and hidg_disable within f_hid.c, an issue with improper locking leads to a possible use-after-free condition. This vulnerability allows for local privilege escalation without requiring any additional execution privileges or user interaction.

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