CVE-2026-0186: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In ac_init_one_sswrp of init.c, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a logic error in the ac_init_one_sswrp function within the init.c component of Google Android. The flaw allows a local attacker with system execution privileges to escalate their privileges further. No user interaction is necessary for exploitation. No CVSS score or detailed impact metrics are provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local system execution privileges could exploit this logic error to elevate their privileges on the affected Android device. This could potentially allow the attacker to gain higher-level access than intended by the system's security model.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-0186: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In ac_init_one_sswrp of init.c, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a logic error in the code. 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
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a logic error in the ac_init_one_sswrp function within the init.c component of Google Android. The flaw allows a local attacker with system execution privileges to escalate their privileges further. No user interaction is necessary for exploitation. No CVSS score or detailed impact metrics are provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local system execution privileges could exploit this logic error to elevate their privileges on the affected Android device. This could potentially allow the attacker to gain higher-level access than intended by the system's security model.
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
- 2025-10-23T08:45:36.637Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa992c055bf5e2cf53bf4db
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:47:28 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 19:46:57 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 22:11:30 UTC
Views: 3
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