CVE-2026-55304

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Privilege Escalation in Android addr_remap_address_map

Publication date: 2026-09-15

Last updated on: 2026-09-21

Assigner: Google Devices

Description

In addr_remap_address_map of remap.c, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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Published

2026-09-15

Last Modified

2026-09-21

Generated

2026-10-06

AI Q&A

2026-09-15

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-05

NVD

CVE-2026-55304

EUVD

EUVD-2026-79161

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 addr_remap_address_map function of remap.c that could allow an attacker to escalate privileges locally. Exploitation requires system execution privileges but no user interaction.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with system privileges to gain higher privileges, potentially leading to full control over the affected system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability enables local privilege escalation with System execution privileges required. It does not directly impact compliance with GDPR or HIPAA as it is a local system-level issue rather than a data protection or privacy breach.

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