CVE-2026-28668: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
CVE-2026-28668 is a local elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. The flaw is due to a use-after-free condition in the LimitRealloc function of malloc_limit.cpp caused by a logic error. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free issue in the LimitRealloc function within malloc_limit.cpp in Google Android. The logic error can lead to local escalation of privilege without needing extra execution rights 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
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on the affected Android device. This could enable the attacker to gain higher-level access than intended by the system's security model. No remote exploitation or user interaction is required, increasing the risk in scenarios where local access is possible.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided at this time.
CVE-2026-28668: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
CVE-2026-28668 is a local elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. The flaw is due to a use-after-free condition in the LimitRealloc function of malloc_limit.cpp caused by a logic error. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges.
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free issue in the LimitRealloc function within malloc_limit.cpp in Google Android. The logic error can lead to local escalation of privilege without needing extra execution rights 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
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on the affected Android device. This could enable the attacker to gain higher-level access than intended by the system's security model. No remote exploitation or user interaction is required, increasing the risk in scenarios where local access is possible.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided at this time.
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: 6aa05616acd9273b490f550e
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:14 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 19:23:43 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 19:23:43 UTC
Views: 2
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