CVE-2026-0043: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
CVE-2026-0043 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 14 through 16-qpr2. It involves an integer overflow in multiple functions of ubsan_throwing_runtime. cpp that can cause a persistent denial of service. This flaw allows local escalation of privilege without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction. No known exploits are reported in the wild. Patch status is not confirmed as no official fix or remediation level has been provided by the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Android arises from an integer overflow in multiple functions within ubsan_throwing_runtime.cpp. The flaw can lead to a persistent denial of service condition and enables local privilege escalation without needing extra execution privileges or user interaction. It affects Android versions 14, 15, 16, and 16-qpr2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.5, reflecting medium severity with local attack vector, low complexity, and no confidentiality or integrity impact but high availability impact. No official patch or remediation guidance has been published by Google as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can cause a persistent denial of service and allows a local attacker with limited privileges to escalate their privileges on the affected Android devices. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. Exploitation does not require user interaction. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should limit local access to trusted parties and monitor for updates from Google regarding patches for this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-0043: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
CVE-2026-0043 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 14 through 16-qpr2. It involves an integer overflow in multiple functions of ubsan_throwing_runtime. cpp that can cause a persistent denial of service. This flaw allows local escalation of privilege without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction. No known exploits are reported in the wild. Patch status is not confirmed as no official fix or remediation level has been provided by the vendor.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Android arises from an integer overflow in multiple functions within ubsan_throwing_runtime.cpp. The flaw can lead to a persistent denial of service condition and enables local privilege escalation without needing extra execution privileges or user interaction. It affects Android versions 14, 15, 16, and 16-qpr2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.5, reflecting medium severity with local attack vector, low complexity, and no confidentiality or integrity impact but high availability impact. No official patch or remediation guidance has been published by Google as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can cause a persistent denial of service and allows a local attacker with limited privileges to escalate their privileges on the affected Android devices. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. Exploitation does not require user interaction. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should limit local access to trusted parties and monitor for updates from Google regarding patches for this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-15T15:39:33.146Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a1e1a65e29bf47b50592c6b
Added to database: 6/1/2026, 11:48:53 PM
Last enriched: 6/2/2026, 12:04:33 AM
Last updated: 6/2/2026, 6:19:29 AM
Views: 6
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