CVE-2026-0038 - Vulnerability Analysis
HighCVSS: 8.4Last Updated: March 2, 2026
mem_protect.c - Arbitrary Code Execution & Privilege Escalation
Published: March 2, 2026Updated: March 2, 2026
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
Severity: High
CVSS Score: 8.4
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/+/652b7b6bf9a62cc12c3a071bab4e92314f046739
- https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/7e1d15d29b7fe0f858926a8bcaf929b75db9e52a
- https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/b23a5bfa1fb8f9525e21f095a87486a2bd856321
- https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/d884f499434c224285c30d460681f1ce76a8cf1f
- 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
Related Resources
Details
- CVE ID
- CVE-2026-0038
- Severity
- High
- CVSS Score
- 8.4
- Type
- undefined
- Status
- unconfirmed
CVSS Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H