cve-2026-0163
CRITICAL CVSS 9.8 fkie_nvd
Description
In multiple functions of vpu_ioctl.c, there is a possible use after free due to a use after free. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Timeline
- Published
- unknown
- Last Modified
- unknown
CVSS Details
- Attack Vector
- NETWORK
- Attack Complexity
- LOW
- Privileges Required
- NONE
Affected Products
- google android
Weaknesses (CWE)
CVSS metrics
| Version | Base | Severity | Vector | Exploitability | Impact | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 9.8 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9 | 5.9 | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
CPE configurations
OR
| CPE | Version range | Vulnerable |
|---|---|---|
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
— | yes |
NVD metadata
- NVD status
- Analyzed
- Source identifier
dsap-vuln-management@google.com
References
Linked Vulnerabilities
No linked vulnerabilities found.
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