CVE-2026-56973

Received Received - Intake

Privilege Escalation in Android System

Publication date: 2026-09-15

Last updated on: 2026-09-18

Assigner: Google Devices

Description

In multiple locations, 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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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-15

Last Modified

2026-09-18

Generated

2026-10-06

AI Q&A

2026-09-16

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-04

NVD

CVE-2026-56973

EUVD

EUVD-2026-78978

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	android	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a logic error in the code that allows an attacker to escalate their privileges locally. It requires system execution privileges to exploit but does not need user interaction.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain higher privileges on your system, potentially allowing them to perform unauthorized actions or access sensitive data.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply vendor patches or updates if available. Monitor official security advisories for this CVE. Restrict system access to trusted users only. Review system logs for suspicious activity.

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