CVE-2026-55366: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In IP Multimedia Subsystem, there is a possible authentication bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in the IP Multimedia Subsystem of Google Android allows an attacker to bypass authentication due to a logic error in the code. This bypass can lead to remote escalation of privilege without needing any additional execution privileges or user interaction. The flaw is classified as an elevation of privilege issue.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely escalate privileges on an affected Android device by exploiting an authentication bypass in the IP Multimedia Subsystem. This could allow unauthorized access or control over system functions that normally require higher privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-55366: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In IP Multimedia Subsystem, there is a possible authentication bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Affected software
Android
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in the IP Multimedia Subsystem of Google Android allows an attacker to bypass authentication due to a logic error in the code. This bypass can lead to remote escalation of privilege without needing any additional execution privileges or user interaction. The flaw is classified as an elevation of privilege issue.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely escalate privileges on an affected Android device by exploiting an authentication bypass in the IP Multimedia Subsystem. This could allow unauthorized access or control over system functions that normally require higher privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Google_Devices
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-16T17:55:41.478Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa992c455bf5e2cf53bfae9
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:47:32 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 19:32:00 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 03:07:47 UTC
Views: 4
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