Description
In kdn_set_sysregs_prot of hwcrypto-kdn.c, there is a possible information disclosure due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Published: 2026-10-06
Score: 4.4 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Local Information Disclosure requiring System privileges
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A logic error in the hwcrypto-kdn.c function kdn_set_sysregs_prot permits local information disclosure when system execution privileges are available. The bug exposes sensitive data to any code running with system-level access. This is an information leakage flaw consistent with CWE-200.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects Android devices from Google. No specific product names or versions are listed beyond the general Android platform, and no fine‑grained version details are available.

Risk and Exploitability

User interaction is not required, and exploitation is feasible from any code that already has system privileges. The EPSS score is not provided, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, suggesting no publicly known active exploits at the time of this analysis. However, the absence of an exploit does not negate the potential impact for privileged malware or malicious users within the device. The CVSS score is not specified, so the overall risk should be assessed based on the known privilege requirements and leakage severity.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 6, 2026 at 19:38 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Android security patch that includes the fix for this hwcrypto issue
  • Verify that the device’s security patch level is current by checking system settings
  • If a patch is unavailable, avoid using applications that rely on hardware cryptographic functions, or enforce software cryptography alternatives
  • Stay informed of vendor advisories regarding updates to this vulnerability

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 6, 2026 at 19:38 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-269
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

ssvc

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


Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In kdn_set_sysregs_prot of hwcrypto-kdn.c, there is a possible information disclosure due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Google_Devices

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-06T18:57:38.291Z

Reserved: 2026-06-16T17:48:40.351Z

Link: CVE-2026-55307

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-06T18:57:32.576Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-06T19:18:14.633

Modified: 2026-10-06T20:03:40.690

Link: CVE-2026-55307

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-06T19:45:04Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-269

    Improper Privilege Management