CVE-2026-28583: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
CVE-2026-28583 is a vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 14, 15, 16, and 16-qpr2. It involves a possible out-of-bounds write in the validate_camera_metadata_structure function within camera_metadata.c, caused by a logical error. This flaw allows local attackers to escalate privileges without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-28583 exists in the validate_camera_metadata_structure function of camera_metadata.c in Google Android. Due to a logical error, an out-of-bounds write may occur, enabling local escalation of privilege. Exploitation does not require user interaction or elevated execution privileges. The affected versions explicitly include Android 14, 15, 16, and 16-qpr2. No CVSS score or vendor remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on the affected Android device without needing additional execution privileges or user interaction. This could lead to unauthorized access or control over device functions at a higher privilege level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented at this time.
CVE-2026-28583: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
CVE-2026-28583 is a vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 14, 15, 16, and 16-qpr2. It involves a possible out-of-bounds write in the validate_camera_metadata_structure function within camera_metadata.c, caused by a logical error. This flaw allows local attackers to escalate privileges without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction.
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-28583 exists in the validate_camera_metadata_structure function of camera_metadata.c in Google Android. Due to a logical error, an out-of-bounds write may occur, enabling local escalation of privilege. Exploitation does not require user interaction or elevated execution privileges. The affected versions explicitly include Android 14, 15, 16, and 16-qpr2. No CVSS score or vendor remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on the affected Android device without needing additional execution privileges or user interaction. This could lead to unauthorized access or control over device functions at a higher privilege level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-02T19:11:00.351Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa0560aacd9273b490f4ec3
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:02 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 22:52:46 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 22:52:46 UTC
Views: 3
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