CVE-2026-0179: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In Bootloader, there is a possible permission bypass due to a missing permission check. 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 exists in the Android Bootloader component where a missing permission check enables a permission bypass. Exploitation requires local access with system execution privileges and does not require user interaction. This could allow an attacker to escalate their privileges on the affected device.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local system execution privileges could exploit this vulnerability to bypass permission checks and gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising the device's security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-0179: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In Bootloader, there is a possible permission bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Affected software
Android
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability exists in the Android Bootloader component where a missing permission check enables a permission bypass. Exploitation requires local access with system execution privileges and does not require user interaction. This could allow an attacker to escalate their privileges on the affected device.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local system execution privileges could exploit this vulnerability to bypass permission checks and gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising the device's security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Google_Devices
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-23T08:45:26.438Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa992c055bf5e2cf53bf4d9
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:47:28 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 19:47:02 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 01:11:13 UTC
Views: 3
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
External Links
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.