CVE-2026-0077: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
CVE-2026-0077 is a medium severity elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android 16-qpr2. It arises from a logic error in the resumeConfigurationDispatch function of ActivityRecord. java, which may cause a background application launch without requiring user interaction or additional privileges. This flaw allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on the affected device. No known exploits are reported in the wild. Patch status is not confirmed, and no official remediation guidance is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Android 16-qpr2 involves a logic error in the resumeConfigurationDispatch method within ActivityRecord.java. The flaw can trigger a background application launch (BAL) that enables a local attacker to escalate privileges without needing extra execution rights or user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.9, reflecting a medium severity with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level. There is no vendor advisory or patch information provided, and no known exploits have been observed.
Potential Impact
A local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to elevate privileges on the affected Android device, potentially gaining increased access or control. The impact includes limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability effects. Since no user interaction or additional privileges are required, the vulnerability could be leveraged by local malicious applications or users to bypass security restrictions. However, no active exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should minimize installation of untrusted local applications and restrict local access to devices. Monitor official Google Android security advisories for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-0077: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
CVE-2026-0077 is a medium severity elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android 16-qpr2. It arises from a logic error in the resumeConfigurationDispatch function of ActivityRecord. java, which may cause a background application launch without requiring user interaction or additional privileges. This flaw allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on the affected device. No known exploits are reported in the wild. Patch status is not confirmed, and no official remediation guidance is currently available.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.9medium
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Android 16-qpr2 involves a logic error in the resumeConfigurationDispatch method within ActivityRecord.java. The flaw can trigger a background application launch (BAL) that enables a local attacker to escalate privileges without needing extra execution rights or user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.9, reflecting a medium severity with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level. There is no vendor advisory or patch information provided, and no known exploits have been observed.
Potential Impact
A local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to elevate privileges on the affected Android device, potentially gaining increased access or control. The impact includes limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability effects. Since no user interaction or additional privileges are required, the vulnerability could be leveraged by local malicious applications or users to bypass security restrictions. However, no active exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should minimize installation of untrusted local applications and restrict local access to devices. Monitor official Google Android security advisories for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-15T15:41:04.245Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a1ee653e29bf47b50d3a9d5
Added to database: 6/2/2026, 2:18:59 PM
Last enriched: 6/2/2026, 2:34:38 PM
Last updated: 6/2/2026, 3:42:27 PM
Views: 3
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