CVE-2026-56941: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In multiple functions of fpc_tee_hal.c, there is a possible use-after-free 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
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition caused by a logic error in multiple functions within the fpc_tee_hal.c file of Google Android. The flaw allows a local attacker to escalate privileges without needing any additional execution rights or user interaction. The vulnerability is classified as an elevation of privilege issue.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this use-after-free vulnerability to escalate privileges on the affected Android device. This could potentially allow the attacker to gain higher-level access than originally permitted, impacting system security. No additional execution privileges or user interaction are required for exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-56941: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In multiple functions of fpc_tee_hal.c, there is a possible use-after-free 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
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition caused by a logic error in multiple functions within the fpc_tee_hal.c file of Google Android. The flaw allows a local attacker to escalate privileges without needing any additional execution rights or user interaction. The vulnerability is classified as an elevation of privilege issue.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this use-after-free vulnerability to escalate privileges on the affected Android device. This could potentially allow the attacker to gain higher-level access than originally permitted, impacting system security. No additional execution privileges or user interaction are required for exploitation.
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
- 2026-06-23T16:13:58.908Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa992c755bf5e2cf53bfafd
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:47:35 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 19:17:46 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 03:18:13 UTC
Views: 9
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