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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