Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible use-after-free due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Published: 2026-09-15
Score: 9.8 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Privilege Escalation
Action: Assess Impact
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is a use-after-free logic error that permits a remote attacker to elevate their privileges on an affected Android device. The flaw does not require any additional execution privileges or user interaction; a network- reachable attacker could trigger it to gain higher privilege levels.

Affected Systems

All Android devices that include the affected code paths are potentially impacted. The CNA lists the product as Google:Android. No version or specific module information is supplied, so the risk applies broadly across all Android install base until a patch is released.

Risk and Exploitability

The EPSS score is not available, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog. No CVSS score is provided, but the described remote privilege escalation without user interaction indicates a high severity impact. The attacker can potentially gain system level privileges over the network, making the vulnerability a critical threat until a vendor patch is deployed.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 16, 2026 at 00:09 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Android OS security update that addresses the use‑after‑free bug.
  • If a patch is not yet released, limit the device’s exposure by disabling or restricting remote services that could trigger the vulnerable logic path.
  • Continuously monitor Google’s Android security bulletins for a formal fix or advisory and apply it as soon as it becomes available.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 16, 2026 at 00:09 UTC.

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History

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

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

cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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 00:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Potential Use-After-Free Enabling Remote Privilege Escalation in Android
Weaknesses CWE-285
CWE-416

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:45:00 +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 multiple locations, there is a possible use-after-free due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References

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Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Google_Devices

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-17T03:56:39.400Z

Reserved: 2026-06-23T16:16:45.564Z

Link: CVE-2026-56960

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Updated: 2026-09-16T15:21:36.479Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-09-15T19:17:28.760

Modified: 2026-09-17T04:17:50.420

Link: CVE-2026-56960

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-09-16T00:15:15Z

Weaknesses