CVE-2026-0077
Modified Modified - Updated After Analysis
Background Application Launch in Android ActivityRecord

Publication date: 2026-06-01

Last updated on: 2026-06-03

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

Description
In resumeConfigurationDispatch of ActivityRecord.java, there is a possible background application launch (bal) 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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Meta Information
Published
2026-06-01
Last Modified
2026-06-03
Generated
2026-06-22
AI Q&A
2026-06-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-21
NVD
CVE-2026-0077
EUVD
EUVD-2026-33793
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Vendor Product Version / Range
google android 16.0
google android 16.0
google android 16.0
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CWE ID Description
CWE-693 The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the resumeConfigurationDispatch function of the ActivityRecord.java file. It is caused by a logic error that may trigger a background application launch (bal) without requiring any user interaction.

Because of this logic error, an attacker could exploit the issue to escalate their privileges locally on the device without needing any additional execution privileges.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to local escalation of privilege, meaning an attacker could gain higher-level access on the affected system than they are normally allowed.

Since no user interaction or additional execution privileges are needed, the attack could be performed stealthily, potentially allowing unauthorized actions or access to sensitive data.

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