CVE-2026-0038 - Vulnerability Analysis

Overview

mem_protect.c contains a logic error in multiple functions, letting local attackers execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges without needing additional execution rights or user interaction.

Severity & Score

Impact

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges, potentially gaining full control of the system.

Mitigation

Update to the latest version containing the fix.

References

• https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/f090d4b083a9ef4831f99e692c239542dd385cb4
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2026-03-01
• https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/1bf8033b56a45165602f8116e0a0d2e767f1e8ae
• https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/513ea99ae008b81dd266bf6e361627c058ddde41
• https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/652b7b6bf9a62cc12c3a071bab4e92314f046739
• https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/7e1d15d29b7fe0f858926a8bcaf929b75db9e52a
• https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/b23a5bfa1fb8f9525e21f095a87486a2bd856321
• https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/d884f499434c224285c30d460681f1ce76a8cf1f

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TheHackerWire

@thehackerwire

Mar 2, 2026

🟠 CVE-2026-0038 - High (8.4) In multiple functions of mem_protect.c, there is a possible way to execute arbitrary code due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not ne... 🔗 https://www.thehackerwire.com/vulnerability/CVE-2026-0038/ #CVE #vulnerability #infosec #cybersecurity #security #Tenda #patchstack

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