CVE-2026-0028 - Vulnerability Analysis
HighCVSS: 8.4Last Updated: March 2, 2026
pkvm_host_share_guest - Integer Overflow
Published: March 2, 2026Updated: March 2, 2026
Overview
The pkvm_host_share_guest function in mem_protect.c contains an out of bounds write caused by an integer overflow, letting local attackers escalate privileges without additional execution rights, exploit requires no user interaction.
Severity & Score
Severity: High
CVSS Score: 8.4
Impact
Local attackers can escalate privileges, potentially gaining unauthorized access or control over the system.
Mitigation
Update to the latest version containing the fix.
References
- https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/986614312222d4b3bdcf16840cdb4abdaed8a42d
- https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/aff2255dbe38dc7c57bac8d3ba9feed989289b20
- https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/f3a4b4d4a1fe2aface7de74ac257b8705b6de472
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2026-03-01
Related Resources
Details
- CVE ID
- CVE-2026-0028
- Severity
- High
- CVSS Score
- 8.4
- Type
- integer_overflow
- Status
- unconfirmed
CWE
- CWE-190
CVSS Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H