CVE-2026-0077: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In resumeConfigurationDispatch of ActivityRecord.java, there is a possible background application launch (bal) due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a logic error in the resumeConfigurationDispatch method within ActivityRecord.java in Google Android. 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 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The affected version explicitly identified is Android 16-qpr2. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker with limited privileges to escalate their privileges on the affected Android device. This can lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. No user interaction is required, increasing the risk of silent exploitation. However, there are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, monitor for updates from Google regarding this vulnerability. No temporary or official fixes are documented at this time.
CVE-2026-0077: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In resumeConfigurationDispatch of ActivityRecord.java, there is a possible background application launch (bal) due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a logic error in the resumeConfigurationDispatch method within ActivityRecord.java in Google Android. 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 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The affected version explicitly identified is Android 16-qpr2. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker with limited privileges to escalate their privileges on the affected Android device. This can lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. No user interaction is required, increasing the risk of silent exploitation. However, there are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, monitor for updates from Google regarding this vulnerability. No temporary or official fixes are documented at this time.
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: 06/02/2026, 14:18:59 UTC
Last enriched: 06/10/2026, 11:12:33 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 70
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