Arbitrary Address Memory Mapping Vulnerability in Android Products by Google
CVE-2026-0106
What is CVE-2026-0106?
CVE-2026-0106 is a significant vulnerability found in Android products developed by Google. This vulnerability relates to a flaw in the vpu_mmap function within the vpu_ioctl interface that allows for arbitrary address memory mapping due to an absent bounds check. The absence of this check potentially permits local privilege escalation without requiring elevated execution permissions, posing a risk to the integrity of the Android operating system. Due to its nature, the vulnerability can be exploited without any user interaction, making it particularly dangerous for organizations utilizing affected Android devices. If this vulnerability were to be successfully exploited, it could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive system resources, compromising the security posture of the organization affected.
Potential impact of CVE-2026-0106
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Local Privilege Escalation: The vulnerability allows attackers to gain elevated privileges locally, potentially granting them access to restricted parts of the system that should remain secured from normal user operations.
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System Integrity Compromise: Exploitation could allow an attacker to manipulate system resources, leading to unauthorized changes within the operating system that could impact the reliability and integrity of applications running on affected devices.
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Increased Threat Surface: Given that user interaction is not needed for exploitation, this vulnerability heightens the risk for organizations as it creates an avenue for attackers to launch further exploits or install malicious software without detection, broadening the overall attack surface.
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Affected Version(s)
Android Android kernel