Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Android Kernel

CVE-2026-59044

What is CVE-2026-59044?

A logic error in the Android Kernel can result in a use-after-free vulnerability across multiple locations in the code. This flaw allows for local escalation of privileges without requiring additional execution permissions, and does not need user interaction for exploitation. Such vulnerabilities pose significant security risks as they can be leveraged by attackers to gain unauthorized access to system functionalities and sensitive data.

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