CVE-2026-56989: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In multiple locations, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a missing 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 locations in the Android operating system where a missing bounds check can cause out-of-bounds write operations. Such memory corruption can lead to local escalation of privilege, allowing an attacker with System execution privileges to gain elevated access. The vulnerability does not require user interaction to be exploited. No CVSS score or detailed affected versions have been published, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows local attackers with System execution privileges to escalate their privileges further on the affected Android device. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access or control over sensitive system functions. However, exploitation requires already having System-level execution rights, limiting the initial attack vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is currently available.
CVE-2026-56989: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a missing 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
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves multiple locations in the Android operating system where a missing bounds check can cause out-of-bounds write operations. Such memory corruption can lead to local escalation of privilege, allowing an attacker with System execution privileges to gain elevated access. The vulnerability does not require user interaction to be exploited. No CVSS score or detailed affected versions have been published, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows local attackers with System execution privileges to escalate their privileges further on the affected Android device. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access or control over sensitive system functions. However, exploitation requires already having System-level execution rights, limiting the initial attack vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is currently available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Google_Devices
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-23T16:23:34.033Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa992ca55bf5e2cf53bfb13
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:47:38 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 19:02:26 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 03:17:27 UTC
Views: 8
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