CVE-2026-0084: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
CVE-2026-0084 is a local elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 16 and 16-qpr2. It arises from a logic error in multiple functions of HostEmulationManager.java that may cause unintended background activity launches. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a logic error in multiple functions within HostEmulationManager.java in Google Android. The flaw can cause background activities to launch unexpectedly, enabling a local attacker to escalate privileges without needing extra execution rights or user interaction. The affected versions are Android 16 and 16-qpr2. No CVSS score or vendor remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to elevate their privileges on the affected Android devices without requiring user interaction or additional permissions. This could potentially allow unauthorized actions at a higher privilege level than intended by the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is currently available from the vendor. Users and administrators should monitor Google's security advisories for updates.
CVE-2026-0084: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
CVE-2026-0084 is a local elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 16 and 16-qpr2. It arises from a logic error in multiple functions of HostEmulationManager.java that may cause unintended background activity launches. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges.
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a logic error in multiple functions within HostEmulationManager.java in Google Android. The flaw can cause background activities to launch unexpectedly, enabling a local attacker to escalate privileges without needing extra execution rights or user interaction. The affected versions are Android 16 and 16-qpr2. No CVSS score or vendor remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to elevate their privileges on the affected Android devices without requiring user interaction or additional permissions. This could potentially allow unauthorized actions at a higher privilege level than intended by the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is currently available from the vendor. Users and administrators should monitor Google's security advisories for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-15T15:42:18.218Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa0560aacd9273b490f4ebd
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:02 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 22:52:57 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 22:52:57 UTC
Views: 2
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