CVE-2026-56881: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In enable_segment of remap.c, there is a possible permission bypass due to a logic error in the code. 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
The vulnerability exists in the enable_segment function within remap.c in Google Android. Due to a logic error, permission checks can be bypassed, enabling a local attacker to escalate privileges on the device. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges, indicating the flaw can be triggered by an attacker with local access. No CVSS score or detailed impact metrics are provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
A local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges on the affected Android device. This could allow unauthorized access to restricted resources or system functions. No information is provided about remote exploitation or additional impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-56881: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In enable_segment of remap.c, there is a possible permission bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local 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
The vulnerability exists in the enable_segment function within remap.c in Google Android. Due to a logic error, permission checks can be bypassed, enabling a local attacker to escalate privileges on the device. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges, indicating the flaw can be triggered by an attacker with local access. No CVSS score or detailed impact metrics are provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
A local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges on the affected Android device. This could allow unauthorized access to restricted resources or system functions. No information is provided about remote exploitation or additional impacts.
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
- 2026-06-23T16:03:12.303Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa992c455bf5e2cf53bfaeb
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:47:32 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 19:31:53 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 03:18:16 UTC
Views: 4
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