CVE-2026-0169

Local Privilege Escalation via Debug Overlay Binding in Android.bp

Published Nov 10, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.4 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In multiple functions of Android.bp, there is a possible way to bind to a privileged debug overlay service due to test or debugging code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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Title Local Privilege Escalation via Debug Overlay Binding in Android.bp
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Weaknesses CWE-489
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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Title Debug Overlay Service Binding Privilege Escalation in Android
Weaknesses CWE-285
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Title Local Privilege Escalation via Debug Overlay Binding in Android.bp Debug Overlay Service Binding Privilege Escalation in Android
Weaknesses CWE-269 CWE-285
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Title Local Privilege Escalation via Debug Overlay Binding in Android.bp
First Time appeared Google
Google android
Weaknesses CWE-269
Vendors & Products Google
Google android
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Description In multiple functions of Android.bp, there is a possible way to bind to a privileged debug overlay service due to test or debugging code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Google_Devices
Published
Updated
Nov 13, 2026, 5:02 AM
Reserved
Oct 23, 2025, 8:45 AM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Nov 10, 2026, 8:17 PM
Modified
Nov 13, 2026, 5:17 AM