CVE-2026-56879: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In gmc_mb_msg_handler of gmc_mba.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to a confused deputy. 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 involves a possible memory corruption in the gmc_mb_msg_handler function within the gmc_mba.c component of Google Android. The root cause is a confused deputy problem that could allow a local attacker with System execution privileges to escalate their privileges further on the device. The vulnerability does not require any user interaction to be exploited. No CVSS score or detailed vendor advisory information is provided, and no affected versions or patch status are specified.
Potential Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow a local attacker with System execution privileges to elevate their privileges further on the affected Android device. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access or control over sensitive system functions. However, exploitation requires already having System execution privileges, limiting the initial attack vector. 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 workaround is provided, monitoring the vendor's security advisories for updates is recommended.
CVE-2026-56879: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In gmc_mb_msg_handler of gmc_mba.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.7medium
Affected software
Android
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a possible memory corruption in the gmc_mb_msg_handler function within the gmc_mba.c component of Google Android. The root cause is a confused deputy problem that could allow a local attacker with System execution privileges to escalate their privileges further on the device. The vulnerability does not require any user interaction to be exploited. No CVSS score or detailed vendor advisory information is provided, and no affected versions or patch status are specified.
Potential Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow a local attacker with System execution privileges to elevate their privileges further on the affected Android device. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access or control over sensitive system functions. However, exploitation requires already having System execution privileges, limiting the initial attack vector. 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 workaround is provided, monitoring the vendor's security advisories for updates is recommended.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Google_Devices
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-23T16:03:12.303Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa992c455bf5e2cf53bfaea
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:47:32 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 19:31:57 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 03:07:48 UTC
Views: 3
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