CVE-2026-56923: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In handle_unmap_req of tipc_virtio_dev.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to a race condition. 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 arises from a race condition in the handle_unmap_req function within the tipc_virtio_dev.c component of Google Android. The race condition can cause memory corruption, which may be exploited locally to escalate privileges without needing extra execution rights or user interaction.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this race condition to gain elevated privileges on the affected Android device. This could allow unauthorized actions at a higher privilege level than intended by the system's security model.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-56923: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In handle_unmap_req of tipc_virtio_dev.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.4medium
Affected software
Android
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from a race condition in the handle_unmap_req function within the tipc_virtio_dev.c component of Google Android. The race condition can cause memory corruption, which may be exploited locally to escalate privileges without needing extra execution rights or user interaction.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this race condition to gain elevated privileges on the affected Android device. This could allow unauthorized actions at a higher privilege level than intended by the system's security model.
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
- 2026-06-23T16:10:45.837Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa992c655bf5e2cf53bfaf8
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:47:34 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 19:31:29 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 03:18:17 UTC
Views: 8
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