CVE-2026-0035
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Logic Error in MediaProvider.java Enables Local Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-03-02

Last updated on: 2026-03-06

Assigner: Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)

Description
In createRequest of MediaProvider.java, there is a possible way for an app to gain read/write access to non-existing files 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.
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Published
2026-03-02
Last Modified
2026-03-06
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-0035
EUVD
EUVD-2026-9248
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 6 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
google android 14.0
google android 15.0
google android 16.0
google android 16.0
google android 16.0
google android 16.0
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CWE ID Description
CWE-787 The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
CWE-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the createRequest function of the MediaProvider.java file. Due to a logic error in the code, an application can gain read and write access to files that do not actually exist.

This unintended access arises without requiring any additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to a local escalation of privilege, meaning an app can increase its access rights on the device without needing extra permissions or user approval.

This could allow malicious apps to read from or write to files they should not have access to, potentially compromising data integrity or confidentiality.

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