CVE-2026-0197: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In VPU, there is a possible information dislclosure due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a logic error in the Video Processing Unit (VPU) code within Google Android. The flaw can lead to local information disclosure if an attacker has System execution privileges on the device. No user interaction is necessary to exploit this issue.
Potential Impact
An attacker with System execution privileges on the affected Android device could exploit this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information locally. There is no indication of remote exploitation or broader impact beyond information disclosure.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-0197: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In VPU, there is a possible information dislclosure due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.4medium
Affected software
Android
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a logic error in the Video Processing Unit (VPU) code within Google Android. The flaw can lead to local information disclosure if an attacker has System execution privileges on the device. No user interaction is necessary to exploit this issue.
Potential Impact
An attacker with System execution privileges on the affected Android device could exploit this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information locally. There is no indication of remote exploitation or broader impact beyond information disclosure.
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
- 2025-10-23T08:45:51.643Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa992c255bf5e2cf53bf4e7
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:47:30 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 19:46:45 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 22:11:29 UTC
Views: 4
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