Use After Free in Android Runtime

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-23

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

Description

In LimitRealloc of malloc_limit.cpp, there is a possible use after free 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

2026-09-08

Last Modified

2026-09-23

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-10

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-28668

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	android	14.0
google	android	15.0
google	android	16.0
google	android	16.0
google	android	17.0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

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 is a use-after-free issue in the LimitRealloc function of malloc_limit.cpp. It occurs due to a logic error that allows memory to be accessed after it has been freed, potentially leading to unintended behavior.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to escalate privileges on the affected system. Since no additional execution privileges or user interaction are required, it poses a significant risk for unauthorized access or control.

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