CVE-2026-0187: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In gsa_sw_pk_hash_compare of image-auth-srv.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 gsa_sw_pk_hash_compare function of image-auth-srv.c in Google Android. The flaw can be exploited locally to escalate privileges to System execution level. The issue does not require user interaction for exploitation. No further technical details or CVSS score are available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to gain System-level privileges on the affected Android device. This could allow unauthorized actions with elevated permissions. No information on exploitation in the wild or affected versions is provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-0187: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In gsa_sw_pk_hash_compare of image-auth-srv.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
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a logic error in the gsa_sw_pk_hash_compare function of image-auth-srv.c in Google Android. The flaw can be exploited locally to escalate privileges to System execution level. The issue does not require user interaction for exploitation. No further technical details or CVSS score are available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to gain System-level privileges on the affected Android device. This could allow unauthorized actions with elevated permissions. No information on exploitation in the wild or affected versions is provided.
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
- 2025-10-23T08:45:37.939Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa992c055bf5e2cf53bf4dc
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:47:28 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 19:46:55 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 03:07:50 UTC
Views: 3
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