GoogleCVE-2026-0189
Google Android: privilege escalation
High8.4CVE-2026-0189 · Published Sep 15, 2026 · updated Sep 21, 2026
In ac_init_policy of init.c, there is a possible permission bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local 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:L/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-693
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| Sep 15 | Google Chrome: race condition | High8.3 | 153.0.8010.47 |
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