Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible permission bypass due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Published: 2026-09-15
Score: 8.4 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Local Privilege Escalation
Action: Assess Impact
AI Analysis

Impact

An integer overflow in several components of the Android operating system can allow a local user to bypass permission checks. This flaw permits local escalation of privilege without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Affected Systems

Google Android devices are affected; no specific OS versions or device models are identified in the available data.

Risk and Exploitability

The EPSS score indicates a very low but non‑zero likelihood (< 1%) that the flaw will be exploited in the wild, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The CVSS score of 8.4 indicates moderate to high severity. Exploitation requires local access, no remote trigger, and does not need elevated execution privileges. An attacker could potentially gain higher privileges to modify system files or installations, increasing the impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 20, 2026 at 14:13 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Android security patch from the device manufacturer to resolve the integer overflow flaw.
  • Limit or uninstall applications that request elevated privileges and are not regularly updated.
  • Disable or remove any pre‑installed or third‑party services that run with elevated privileges if not required.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 20, 2026 at 14:13 UTC.

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History

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Integer Overflow Privilege Escalation in Android

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Android Integer Overflow Permission Bypass Leading to Local Privilege Escalation
Weaknesses CWE-269

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Android Integer Overflow Permission Bypass Leading to Local Privilege Escalation
Weaknesses CWE-190
CWE-269

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Google
Google android
Vendors & Products Google
Google android

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In multiple locations, there is a possible permission bypass due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Google_Devices

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-17T03:56:57.061Z

Reserved: 2025-10-23T08:45:47.598Z

Link: CVE-2026-0194

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-16T16:11:50.137Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-09-15T19:17:14.850

Modified: 2026-09-21T17:21:47.693

Link: CVE-2026-0194

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-20T14:15:08Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-190

    Integer Overflow or Wraparound