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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.

Google advisory

Affected versions

PackageAffectedFixed in
Android
Product
<= Android kernelNo 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

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