Description
In enable_segment of remap.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.
Published: 2026-09-15
Score: n/a
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Local Privilege Escalation
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A logic error in enable_segment of remap.c allows a local attacker to bypass permission checks. The flaw can be exploited without needing any additional execution privileges or user interaction, enabling the attacker to gain higher privileges on the device.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects devices running Google Android operating systems. No specific versions are listed, so all recent Android releases are potentially impacted until a patch is released.

Risk and Exploitability

The flaw provides local privilege escalation, a high-impact risk. The EPSS score is not available and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, but the lack of user interaction and the absence of required privileges suggest that the vulnerability is actionable on compromised devices. The severity is likely high, and the exploitation is straightforward once the device is physically accessed.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 16, 2026 at 00:17 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Android security patch that addresses the remap.c permission bypass.
  • Until a patch is available, restrict physical access to the device and disable any applications that call remap.c if possible.
  • Enable device encryption and a strong lock screen to reduce the risk of local privilege escalation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 16, 2026 at 00:17 UTC.

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History

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Android Local Privilege Escalation via enable_segment Permission Bypass
Weaknesses CWE-269
CWE-732

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:45:00 +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 enable_segment of remap.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.
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Google_Devices

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-15T18:33:51.171Z

Reserved: 2026-06-23T16:03:12.303Z

Link: CVE-2026-56881

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No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-09-15T19:17:23.843

Modified: 2026-09-15T19:17:23.843

Link: CVE-2026-56881

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-16T00:30:08Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-269

    Improper Privilege Management

  • CWE-732

    Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource