CVE-2026-55304: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In addr_remap_address_map of remap.c, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from a logic error in the addr_remap_address_map function of remap.c in Google Android. The flaw allows a local attacker with System execution privileges to escalate their privileges further. The vulnerability does not require user interaction for exploitation. No CVSS score or detailed technical metrics are provided. There is no information on affected versions or available patches.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local System execution privileges could exploit this logic error to escalate their privileges further on the affected Android system. This could potentially allow unauthorized actions at a higher privilege level. No evidence of active exploitation in the wild is reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available. Monitor official Google Android security advisories for updates and apply any forthcoming patches promptly.
CVE-2026-55304: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In addr_remap_address_map of remap.c, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Affected software
Android
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from a logic error in the addr_remap_address_map function of remap.c in Google Android. The flaw allows a local attacker with System execution privileges to escalate their privileges further. The vulnerability does not require user interaction for exploitation. No CVSS score or detailed technical metrics are provided. There is no information on affected versions or available patches.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local System execution privileges could exploit this logic error to escalate their privileges further on the affected Android system. This could potentially allow unauthorized actions at a higher privilege level. No evidence of active exploitation in the wild is reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available. Monitor official Google Android security advisories for updates and apply any forthcoming patches promptly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Google_Devices
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-16T17:47:22.542Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa992c255bf5e2cf53bf4ec
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:47:30 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 19:32:29 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 03:07:47 UTC
Views: 4
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