CVE-2026-0143: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In lwis_device_external_event_emit of lwis_event.c, there is a possible memory corruption 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-2026-0143 affects the Android operating system in the lwis_device_external_event_emit function of lwis_event.c, where a use-after-free condition can cause memory corruption. Exploiting this flaw enables a local attacker with system execution privileges to elevate their privileges further. The vulnerability does not require user interaction for exploitation. No CVSS score or vendor remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in local privilege escalation to System execution privileges on affected Android devices. This could allow an attacker to gain higher-level control over the device, potentially bypassing security restrictions. There is no indication of remote exploitation or required user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is available at this time.
CVE-2026-0143: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In lwis_device_external_event_emit of lwis_event.c, there is a possible memory corruption 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
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-0143 affects the Android operating system in the lwis_device_external_event_emit function of lwis_event.c, where a use-after-free condition can cause memory corruption. Exploiting this flaw enables a local attacker with system execution privileges to elevate their privileges further. The vulnerability does not require user interaction for exploitation. No CVSS score or vendor remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in local privilege escalation to System execution privileges on affected Android devices. This could allow an attacker to gain higher-level control over the device, potentially bypassing security restrictions. There is no indication of remote exploitation or required user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is available at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Google_Devices
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-23T08:43:49.406Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a31a45f0b89be6888151f29
Added to database: 6/16/2026, 7:30:39 PM
Last enriched: 6/16/2026, 8:00:28 PM
Last updated: 6/17/2026, 5:07:26 AM
Views: 3
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