CVE-2026-0189

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Permission Bypass in Android init Policy Component

Publication date: 2026-09-15

Last updated on: 2026-09-21

Assigner: Google Devices

Description

In ac_init_policy of init.c, there is a possible permission bypass 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

2026-09-15

Last Modified

2026-09-21

Generated

2026-10-06

AI Q&A

2026-09-16

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-04

NVD

CVE-2026-0189

EUVD

EUVD-2026-79153

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	android	*

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Exploitability

CWE

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CWE ID	Description
CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a logic error in the code of init.c, specifically in the ac_init_policy function. It allows a local attacker to bypass intended permissions, potentially gaining elevated privileges without needing additional execution rights or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with local access to escalate their privileges on the affected system. This means they might gain unauthorized control over system resources or data, potentially leading to further compromise of the system or network.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows local privilege escalation due to a logic error, which could potentially lead to unauthorized access or control over systems. Such unauthorized access may violate compliance requirements under standards like GDPR or HIPAA, which mandate strict access controls and data protection measures. However, specific compliance impacts depend on system configuration and deployment context.

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