CVE-2026-0163

In multiple functions of vpu_ioctl.c, there is a possible use after free due to a use after free. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS v3 9.8 CRITICAL

9.8^/10

CVSS v3 : CRITICAL

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2026/2026-08-01	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

23 Oct 2026, 21:10

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) En múltiples funciones de vpu_ioctl.c, existe un posible uso después de liberar debido a un uso después de liberar. Esto podría llevar a una escalada remota de privilegios sin necesidad de privilegios de ejecución adicionales. La interacción del usuario no es necesaria para la explotación.

23 Sep 2026, 15:58

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
First Time		Google Google android
CPE		cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:::::::*
References	~~() https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2026/2026-08-01 -~~	() https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2026/2026-08-01 - Vendor Advisory

Information

Published : 2026-08-04 19:16

Updated : 2026-10-24 16:10

NVD link : CVE-2026-0163

Mitre link : CVE-2026-0163

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-0163

JSON object : View

Products Affected

google

android

CWE

CWE-416

Use After Free

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