CVE-2026-56945: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In VPU, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a confused deputy. 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 the VPU (Video Processing Unit) of Google Android allows a local attacker to perform an out-of-bounds write due to a confused deputy problem. This flaw can be exploited to escalate privileges locally without needing any prior execution privileges or user interaction, potentially allowing the attacker to gain higher system privileges.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a local attacker to escalate their privileges on the affected Android device. This could lead to unauthorized access or control over system resources. No user interaction or additional privileges are required to exploit this issue.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-56945: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In VPU, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a confused deputy. 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 7.8high
Affected software
Android
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in the VPU (Video Processing Unit) of Google Android allows a local attacker to perform an out-of-bounds write due to a confused deputy problem. This flaw can be exploited to escalate privileges locally without needing any prior execution privileges or user interaction, potentially allowing the attacker to gain higher system privileges.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a local attacker to escalate their privileges on the affected Android device. This could lead to unauthorized access or control over system resources. No user interaction or additional privileges are required to exploit this issue.
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: 6aa992c755bf5e2cf53bfaff
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:47:35 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 19:17:40 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 03:18:15 UTC
Views: 8
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