CVE-2026-0189

Android init.c Permission Bypass Allows Local Privilege Escalation

Published Sep 15, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.4 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In ac_init_policy of init.c, there is a possible permission bypass 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 needed for exploitation.

Remediation

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CPEs cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Title Android init.c Permission Bypass Allows Local Privilege Escalation
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Title Logic Error in Android init.c Enables Local Privilege Escalation
Weaknesses CWE-269
CWE-285
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Weaknesses CWE-693
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'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Title Logic Error in Android init.c Enables Local Privilege Escalation
Weaknesses CWE-269
CWE-285
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First Time appeared Google
Google android
Vendors & Products Google
Google android
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Description In ac_init_policy of init.c, there is a possible permission bypass 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 needed for exploitation.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Google_Devices
Published
Updated
Sep 16, 2026, 4:56 PM
Reserved
Oct 23, 2025, 8:45 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Sep 15, 2026, 7:17 PM
Modified
Sep 21, 2026, 5:21 PM