CVE-2026-0153: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In Write of msg_to_host_buffer.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds 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 arises from an incorrect bounds check in the Write function of msg_to_host_buffer.cc in Google Android. The out-of-bounds write can be exploited locally to gain elevated privileges on the device. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges, increasing the risk of local privilege escalation. No CVSS score or vendor remediation details have been published yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to local escalation of privilege on affected Android devices, allowing an attacker with local access to increase their privileges without needing further execution rights or user involvement. This could enable unauthorized access to sensitive system functions or data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or mitigation instructions have been published at this time.
CVE-2026-0153: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In Write of msg_to_host_buffer.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from an incorrect bounds check in the Write function of msg_to_host_buffer.cc in Google Android. The out-of-bounds write can be exploited locally to gain elevated privileges on the device. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges, increasing the risk of local privilege escalation. No CVSS score or vendor remediation details have been published yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to local escalation of privilege on affected Android devices, allowing an attacker with local access to increase their privileges without needing further execution rights or user involvement. This could enable unauthorized access to sensitive system functions or data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or mitigation instructions have been published at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Google_Devices
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-23T08:44:03.771Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a31a4620b89be6888151fdf
Added to database: 6/16/2026, 7:30:42 PM
Last enriched: 6/16/2026, 7:46:57 PM
Last updated: 6/17/2026, 4:59:28 AM
Views: 3
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