CVE-2026-56960

Use‑After‑Free Privilege Escalation in Android OS

Published Sep 15, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 9.8 Critical EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible use-after-free due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Remediation

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History
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CPEs cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Title Use‑After‑Free Privilege Escalation in Android OS
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Title Potential Use-After-Free Enabling Remote Privilege Escalation in Android
Weaknesses CWE-285
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

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

cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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 Potential Use-After-Free Enabling Remote Privilege Escalation in Android
Weaknesses CWE-285
CWE-416
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First Time appeared Google
Google android
Vendors & Products Google
Google android
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Description In multiple locations, there is a possible use-after-free due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to remote 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 18, 2026, 3:55 AM
Reserved
Jun 23, 2026, 4:16 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Sep 15, 2026, 7:17 PM
Modified
Sep 21, 2026, 5:18 PM