CVE-2026-57042: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In multiple functions of DreamPickerReceiver.kt, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. 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 in Android's DreamPickerReceiver.kt functions allows a local attacker to bypass permission checks via a confused deputy problem. Exploiting this flaw could enable the attacker to gain elevated system execution privileges on the affected device. No user interaction is necessary for exploitation, increasing the risk of automated or stealthy attacks. The vulnerability is classified as an elevation of privilege issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in local privilege escalation to system execution level, potentially allowing an attacker to perform unauthorized actions with elevated rights on the affected Android device.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-57042: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In multiple functions of DreamPickerReceiver.kt, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. 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 in Android's DreamPickerReceiver.kt functions allows a local attacker to bypass permission checks via a confused deputy problem. Exploiting this flaw could enable the attacker to gain elevated system execution privileges on the affected device. No user interaction is necessary for exploitation, increasing the risk of automated or stealthy attacks. The vulnerability is classified as an elevation of privilege issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in local privilege escalation to system execution level, potentially allowing an attacker to perform unauthorized actions with elevated rights on the affected Android device.
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
- 2026-06-23T16:28:17.723Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa992cb55bf5e2cf53bfb1b
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:47:39 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 19:02:03 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 03:18:07 UTC
Views: 7
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