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GoogleCVE-2026-56973

Google Android: privilege escalation

Medium6.7CVE-2026-56973 · Published Sep 15, 2026 · updated Sep 18, 2026

In multiple locations, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System 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:L/AC:L/PR:H/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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