Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Android Host Emulation Manager
CVE-2026-0099

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 June 2026

What is CVE-2026-0099?

A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Host Emulation Manager of Android, specifically within the onNullBinding function. This flaw arises from a logic error that allows an activity to be launched from the background. Although exploitation requires user interaction, the vulnerability does not necessitate additional execution privileges, making it a significant concern for device security. Users are advised to apply the latest security updates to mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Android 16-qpr2

Android 16

Android 15

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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