CVE-2026-0099
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Activity Launch from Background in Android HostEmulationManager

Publication date: 2026-06-01

Last updated on: 2026-06-03

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

Description
In onNullBinding of HostEmulationManager.java, there is a possible way to launch an activity from the background 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 needed for exploitation.
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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-2026-0099
EUVD
EUVD-2026-33809
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-273 The product attempts to drop privileges but does not check or incorrectly checks to see if the drop succeeded.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the onNullBinding method of the HostEmulationManager.java file. Due to a logic error in the code, it is possible to launch an activity from the background.

Exploitation requires user interaction and does not need any additional execution privileges.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to a local escalation of privilege, allowing an attacker to launch activities from the background.

This means an attacker with local access and requiring user interaction could potentially perform actions with higher privileges than intended.

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