CVE-2026-0137: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In edgetpu_sync_fence_group_shutdown() of edgetpu-dmabuf.c, there is a possible elevation of privilege due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-0137 affects the Android operating system and is caused by a use-after-free condition in the edgetpu_sync_fence_group_shutdown() function of the edgetpu-dmabuf.c component. Exploiting this flaw could enable a local attacker with system execution privileges to escalate their privileges further. No user interaction is needed for exploitation. There is no CVSS score or vendor advisory information available, and no patch or remediation details have been provided at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to local privilege escalation on affected Android devices, allowing an attacker to gain higher system privileges than originally granted. This could compromise device security and potentially allow unauthorized actions at the system level.
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 patches or mitigations for this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-0137: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In edgetpu_sync_fence_group_shutdown() of edgetpu-dmabuf.c, there is a possible elevation of privilege due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-0137 affects the Android operating system and is caused by a use-after-free condition in the edgetpu_sync_fence_group_shutdown() function of the edgetpu-dmabuf.c component. Exploiting this flaw could enable a local attacker with system execution privileges to escalate their privileges further. No user interaction is needed for exploitation. There is no CVSS score or vendor advisory information available, and no patch or remediation details have been provided at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to local privilege escalation on affected Android devices, allowing an attacker to gain higher system privileges than originally granted. This could compromise device security and potentially allow unauthorized actions at the system level.
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 patches or mitigations for this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Google_Devices
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-23T08:43:41.241Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a31a45f0b89be6888151f17
Added to database: 6/16/2026, 7:30:39 PM
Last enriched: 6/16/2026, 8:00:58 PM
Last updated: 6/17/2026, 5:09:44 AM
Views: 3
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