CVE-2026-56914: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In multiple locations, there is a possible use-after-free due to improper locking. 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 in Google Android arises from improper locking leading to use-after-free conditions in multiple code locations. Exploitation can result in local privilege escalation without needing further execution privileges or user interaction, potentially allowing an attacker with local access to gain elevated rights on the device.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this use-after-free vulnerability to escalate privileges on the affected Android device. No additional execution privileges or user interaction are required, increasing the risk of unauthorized privilege gains.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-56914: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible use-after-free due to improper locking. 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
This vulnerability in Google Android arises from improper locking leading to use-after-free conditions in multiple code locations. Exploitation can result in local privilege escalation without needing further execution privileges or user interaction, potentially allowing an attacker with local access to gain elevated rights on the device.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this use-after-free vulnerability to escalate privileges on the affected Android device. No additional execution privileges or user interaction are required, increasing the risk of unauthorized privilege gains.
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
- 2026-06-23T16:08:36.835Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa992c655bf5e2cf53bfaf4
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:47:34 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 19:31:39 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 03:18:12 UTC
Views: 8
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