CVE-2026-56964: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In multiple locations, there is a possible use-after-free due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-56964 affects multiple locations in Google Android where a race condition leads to a use-after-free scenario. Exploitation of this flaw can result in local elevation of privilege, granting attackers System execution privileges. No user interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed vendor advisory information available, and no affected versions or patch status have been provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain System-level privileges on the affected Android device, potentially leading to full control over the system. Since no user interaction is needed, the attack surface includes any local process or app capable of triggering the race condition.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict untrusted local code execution and monitor for updates from Google regarding patches.
CVE-2026-56964: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible use-after-free due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.4medium
Affected software
Android
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-56964 affects multiple locations in Google Android where a race condition leads to a use-after-free scenario. Exploitation of this flaw can result in local elevation of privilege, granting attackers System execution privileges. No user interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed vendor advisory information available, and no affected versions or patch status have been provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain System-level privileges on the affected Android device, potentially leading to full control over the system. Since no user interaction is needed, the attack surface includes any local process or app capable of triggering the race condition.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict untrusted local code execution and monitor for updates from Google regarding patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Google_Devices
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-23T16:16:45.565Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa992c755bf5e2cf53bfb03
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:47:35 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 19:17:30 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 03:18:12 UTC
Views: 7
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