CVE-2026-56972: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In multiple locations, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves multiple instances of improper bounds checking in the Android operating system, leading to possible out-of-bounds writes. Such memory corruption issues can be exploited locally to escalate privileges to System level, granting attackers higher access than intended. No user interaction is required for exploitation, increasing the risk of automated or stealthy attacks. The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-56972 and affects Google Android. No CVSS score or detailed affected versions are provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to elevate privileges to System execution level, potentially compromising the device's security and control. This could enable unauthorized access to sensitive functions or data within the Android OS environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-56972: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.7medium
Affected software
Android
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves multiple instances of improper bounds checking in the Android operating system, leading to possible out-of-bounds writes. Such memory corruption issues can be exploited locally to escalate privileges to System level, granting attackers higher access than intended. No user interaction is required for exploitation, increasing the risk of automated or stealthy attacks. The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-56972 and affects Google Android. No CVSS score or detailed affected versions are provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to elevate privileges to System execution level, potentially compromising the device's security and control. This could enable unauthorized access to sensitive functions or data within the Android OS environment.
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
- 2026-06-23T16:20:45.087Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa992c855bf5e2cf53bfb06
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:47:36 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 19:17:22 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 03:17:30 UTC
Views: 8
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