Description
In platform_msg_handler_init of default_msg_handlers.c, there is a possible permission bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Published: 2026-10-06
Score: 6.7 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Local Privilege Escalation
Action: Assess Impact
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is a missing permission check in the platform_msg_handler_init function of default_msg_handlers.c. This omission allows a local attacker to execute code with System-level privileges without needing any user interaction. The flaw enables full control over the device, including modification of system configuration, installation of additional software, or launching arbitrary programs.

Affected Systems

This issue impacts Google Android devices. Specific affected product versions are not enumerated in the bulletin, so all Android builds that include the unpatched default_msg_handlers.c implementation are potentially vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.7 indicates a medium to high impact, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The missing permission check in platform_msg_handler_init allows a local attacker to achieve System-level privileges without user interaction, creating a high exploitation risk on any device running the affected code path. If the device is already compromised by malware or has physical access, an attacker can leverage this flaw to gain full control of the device.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 7, 2026 at 05:31 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the Android security patch that corrects the missing permission check in platform_msg_handler_init, addressing the privilege escalation flaw (CWE-862).
  • If no patch exists, constrain usage of the platform_msg_handler API through device administration or sandboxing policies to reduce the opportunity for exploitation.
  • Continuously monitor Android security bulletins and device logs for suspicious activity; plan to update the firmware as soon as an official patch becomes available.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 7, 2026 at 05:31 UTC.

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History

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Missing Permission Check in Android platform_msg_handler_init Allows Local Privilege Escalation
First Time appeared Google
Google android
Vendors & Products Google
Google android

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Missing Permission Check in Android Platform Message Handler Allows Local Privilege Escalation
Weaknesses CWE-285

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Missing Permission Check in Android Platform Message Handler Allows Local Privilege Escalation
Weaknesses CWE-285

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-862
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

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


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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In platform_msg_handler_init of default_msg_handlers.c, there is a possible permission bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Google_Devices

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-07T03:55:29.228Z

Reserved: 2026-06-23T16:15:23.845Z

Link: CVE-2026-56952

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-06T18:53:50.615Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-06T19:18:15.263

Modified: 2026-10-07T04:18:10.160

Link: CVE-2026-56952

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-10-07T05:45:13Z

Weaknesses