GoogleCVE-2026-0163
Google Android: use after free
Critical9.8CVE-2026-0163 · Published Aug 4, 2026 · updated Sep 23, 2026
In multiple functions of vpu_ioctl.c, there is a possible use after free due to a use after free. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Affected versions
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Android Product | <= Android kernel | No fix yet |
Details and references
- CVSS 3.1
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Severity from
- CISA (its enrichment of the CVE record)
- Weakness
- CWE-416
More Google advisories
All Google| Date | Advisory | Severity | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6 | Google Chrome: use after free | High8.3 | 151.0.7922.109 |
| Aug 6 | Google Chrome: information disclosure | Medium5.3 | 151.0.7922.109 |
| Aug 6 | Google Chrome: privilege escalation | High7.4 | 151.0.7922.109 |
| Aug 6 | Google Chrome: buffer overflow | High8.3 | 151.0.7922.109 |
| Aug 6 | Google Chrome: use after free | High8.3 | 151.0.7922.109 |
| Aug 4 | Google @a2ui/web_core: cross-site scripting | Medium6.1 | No fix yet |