CVE-2026-0083: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In Nfc::eventCallback() of Nfc.h, there is a possible use after free due to a race condition. 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 use-after-free flaw in the Nfc::eventCallback() function within Android 17, caused by a race condition. An attacker with local access can exploit this flaw to escalate privileges without needing any prior execution privileges or user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 10.0, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, availability, and scope.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected Android device, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No user interaction or prior privileges are required, increasing the risk of exploitation in local scenarios.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented at this time.
CVE-2026-0083: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In Nfc::eventCallback() of Nfc.h, there is a possible use after free due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS v4.0
Score 10.0critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free flaw in the Nfc::eventCallback() function within Android 17, caused by a race condition. An attacker with local access can exploit this flaw to escalate privileges without needing any prior execution privileges or user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 10.0, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, availability, and scope.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected Android device, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No user interaction or prior privileges are required, increasing the risk of exploitation in local scenarios.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-15T15:42:16.661Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3250ab0b89be6888f7d504
Added to database: 6/17/2026, 7:45:47 AM
Last enriched: 6/17/2026, 8:00:43 AM
Last updated: 6/17/2026, 5:27:44 PM
Views: 5
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