CVE-2026-28664: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In WriteImageToDisk of runtime_image.cc, there is a possible file tampering due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a logic error in the WriteImageToDisk function within runtime_image.cc in Google Android. The flaw allows an attacker with local access to tamper with files, leading to an elevation of privilege without needing additional execution privileges or user interaction. The affected versions explicitly include Android 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. No CVSS score or vendor remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges on the affected Android devices. This could potentially allow unauthorized modification of system files or execution of privileged operations. No user interaction is required, increasing the risk of exploitation in local attack scenarios. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, users and administrators should monitor Google’s security advisories for updates and apply patches once available.
CVE-2026-28664: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In WriteImageToDisk of runtime_image.cc, there is a possible file tampering due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a logic error in the WriteImageToDisk function within runtime_image.cc in Google Android. The flaw allows an attacker with local access to tamper with files, leading to an elevation of privilege without needing additional execution privileges or user interaction. The affected versions explicitly include Android 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. No CVSS score or vendor remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges on the affected Android devices. This could potentially allow unauthorized modification of system files or execution of privileged operations. No user interaction is required, increasing the risk of exploitation in local attack scenarios. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, users and administrators should monitor Google’s security advisories for updates and apply patches once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-02T19:11:24.242Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa05616acd9273b490f550a
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:14 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 19:23:50 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 00:52:17 UTC
Views: 4
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