CVE-2026-0138: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In lwis_io_buffer_write of lwis_io_buffer.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to memory corruption. 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-2026-0138 affects the lwis_io_buffer_write function in the lwis_io_buffer.c component of Google Android. It involves a potential out-of-bounds write caused by memory corruption. Exploiting this flaw could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges to System level. The vulnerability does not require user interaction for exploitation. No CVSS score or patch information is provided at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in local elevation of privilege to System execution privileges on affected Android devices. This could allow an attacker with local access to gain higher privileges, potentially compromising system integrity. There is no indication of remote exploitation or user interaction required.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been published by Google at this time.
CVE-2026-0138: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In lwis_io_buffer_write of lwis_io_buffer.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to memory corruption. 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
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-0138 affects the lwis_io_buffer_write function in the lwis_io_buffer.c component of Google Android. It involves a potential out-of-bounds write caused by memory corruption. Exploiting this flaw could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges to System level. The vulnerability does not require user interaction for exploitation. No CVSS score or patch information is provided at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in local elevation of privilege to System execution privileges on affected Android devices. This could allow an attacker with local access to gain higher privileges, potentially compromising system integrity. There is no indication of remote exploitation or user interaction required.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been published by Google at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Google_Devices
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-23T08:43:42.415Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a31a45f0b89be6888151f1a
Added to database: 6/16/2026, 7:30:39 PM
Last enriched: 6/16/2026, 8:00:54 PM
Last updated: 6/17/2026, 5:11:14 AM
Views: 3
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