CVE-2026-56979: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In multiple locations, there is a possible permission bypass 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 arises from a logic error in multiple locations within the Android codebase, which causes a possible permission bypass. Exploiting this flaw allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges with System execution rights. No user interaction is necessary for exploitation, increasing the risk of silent privilege escalation on affected devices.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges to System level, potentially gaining full control over the affected device. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive system functions and data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-56979: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible permission bypass 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 arises from a logic error in multiple locations within the Android codebase, which causes a possible permission bypass. Exploiting this flaw allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges with System execution rights. No user interaction is necessary for exploitation, increasing the risk of silent privilege escalation on affected devices.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges to System level, potentially gaining full control over the affected device. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive system functions and data.
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
- 2026-06-23T16:22:11.809Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa992ca55bf5e2cf53bfb0e
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:47:38 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 19:17:07 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 03:18:10 UTC
Views: 7
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