CVE-2026-56973: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In multiple locations, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a logic error in the code. 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 a logic error in multiple parts of the Android operating system code, which can be exploited to escalate privileges locally. The attacker must already have system execution privileges to exploit the flaw. No user interaction is required for exploitation. The vulnerability was published on September 15, 2026. No affected versions or patch information are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with system execution privileges to escalate their privileges further on the affected Android device. The exact impact scope is limited to local privilege escalation and requires prior system-level execution rights.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided in the available data.
CVE-2026-56973: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System 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 logic error in multiple parts of the Android operating system code, which can be exploited to escalate privileges locally. The attacker must already have system execution privileges to exploit the flaw. No user interaction is required for exploitation. The vulnerability was published on September 15, 2026. No affected versions or patch information are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with system execution privileges to escalate their privileges further on the affected Android device. The exact impact scope is limited to local privilege escalation and requires prior system-level execution rights.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided in the available data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Google_Devices
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-23T16:20:45.087Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa992ca55bf5e2cf53bfb0a
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:47:38 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 19:17:19 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 03:18:11 UTC
Views: 8
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