CVE-2021-46894

Summary

CVE-2021-46894 is a Use After Free (UAF) vulnerability identified in the uinput module. This issue arises when the kernel fails to properly manage memory, leading to a condition where an already freed memory block is reused. Exploiting this UAF vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker to gain kernel privilege escalation, elevating their access to critical system functions.

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