CVE-2026-56881

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Permission Bypass in remap.c via Logic Error

Publication date: 2026-09-15

Last updated on: 2026-09-21

Assigner: Google Devices

Description

In enable_segment of remap.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-2026-56881

EUVD

EUVD-2026-78956

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 enable_segment function of remap.c. It allows a local attacker to bypass permissions and escalate privileges without needing additional execution rights or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with local access to gain higher privileges on the system, potentially leading to unauthorized control or data access.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows local privilege escalation due to a logic error, which could lead to unauthorized access or control. Such unauthorized access may violate compliance requirements under GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information security) by enabling unauthorized handling or exposure of sensitive data.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply vendor patches or updates for the affected component. Disable or restrict access to the vulnerable function if possible. Monitor for unusual privilege escalation attempts.

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