CVE-2026-55285: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In openLogicalChannel of multiple files, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a missing bounds check. 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 an out-of-bounds write in the openLogicalChannel function of Google Android. Due to a missing bounds check, an attacker with local access can escalate privileges without needing extra execution rights or user interaction. The issue affects specific Android versions 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. No CVSS score or official remediation details are currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges on the affected Android devices. This could allow unauthorized access to higher-privileged functions or data. No remote exploitation or user interaction is required.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict local access to trusted users and monitor for suspicious activity related to privilege escalation attempts.
CVE-2026-55285: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In openLogicalChannel of multiple files, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a missing bounds check. 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
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write in the openLogicalChannel function of Google Android. Due to a missing bounds check, an attacker with local access can escalate privileges without needing extra execution rights or user interaction. The issue affects specific Android versions 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. No CVSS score or official remediation details are currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges on the affected Android devices. This could allow unauthorized access to higher-privileged functions or data. No remote exploitation or user interaction is required.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict local access to trusted users and monitor for suspicious activity related to privilege escalation attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-16T17:41:51.647Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa0561bacd9273b490f55c5
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:19 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 18:59:34 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 01:16:51 UTC
Views: 6
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