CVE-2026-56985

Android Type-Confusion Vulnerability Allowing Local Privilege Escalation

Published Sep 15, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.4 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In multiple files, there is a possible way to obtain signatures due to type confusion. 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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History
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Title Android Type-Confusion Vulnerability Allowing Local Privilege Escalation
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CPEs cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Title Android Type Confusion Exploit Leading to Local Privilege Escalation
Weaknesses CWE-482
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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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Weaknesses CWE-441
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/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 Android Type Confusion Exploit Leading to Local Privilege Escalation
Weaknesses CWE-482
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First Time appeared Google
Google android
Vendors & Products Google
Google android
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Description In multiple files, there is a possible way to obtain signatures due to type confusion. 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 17, 2026, 3:56 AM
Reserved
Jun 23, 2026, 4:22 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Sep 15, 2026, 7:17 PM
Modified
Sep 18, 2026, 7:48 PM