CVE-2026-0133: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In smmu_attach_dev of arm-smmu-v3.c, there is a possible way to sign malicious Android Runtime bootclass artifacts due to a missing permission check. 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 in the Android operating system involves a missing permission check in the smmu_attach_dev function of arm-smmu-v3.c. This flaw could permit a local attacker to sign malicious Android Runtime bootclass artifacts, leading to elevation of privilege without needing extra execution privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability is specific to the Android platform, but no affected versions or patch information are currently provided.
Potential Impact
A successful exploit could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on the affected Android device by signing malicious bootclass artifacts. This could undermine the security model of the Android Runtime environment. No information is available about exploitation in the wild or broader impacts beyond local privilege escalation.
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. Users and administrators should monitor Google's security advisories for updates and apply patches once released.
CVE-2026-0133: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In smmu_attach_dev of arm-smmu-v3.c, there is a possible way to sign malicious Android Runtime bootclass artifacts due to a missing permission check. 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
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in the Android operating system involves a missing permission check in the smmu_attach_dev function of arm-smmu-v3.c. This flaw could permit a local attacker to sign malicious Android Runtime bootclass artifacts, leading to elevation of privilege without needing extra execution privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability is specific to the Android platform, but no affected versions or patch information are currently provided.
Potential Impact
A successful exploit could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on the affected Android device by signing malicious bootclass artifacts. This could undermine the security model of the Android Runtime environment. No information is available about exploitation in the wild or broader impacts beyond local privilege escalation.
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. Users and administrators should monitor Google's security advisories for updates and apply patches once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Google_Devices
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-23T08:43:35.898Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a31a45c0b89be6888151ea5
Added to database: 6/16/2026, 7:30:36 PM
Last enriched: 6/16/2026, 8:01:15 PM
Last updated: 6/17/2026, 5:02:47 AM
Views: 3
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