VPU Driver UAF Enables Local Privilege Escalation on Android
CVE-2026-0112 Published on March 10, 2026
In vpu_open_inst of vpu_ioctl.c, there is a possible use after free due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-0112 is exploitable with local system access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Types
What is a Dangling pointer Vulnerability?
Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code.
CVE-2026-0112 has been classified to as a Dangling pointer vulnerability or weakness.
What is a Race Condition Vulnerability?
The program contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, and the code sequence requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence that is operating concurrently.
CVE-2026-0112 has been classified to as a Race Condition vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-0112
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Affected Versions
Google Android Version Android kernel is affected by CVE-2026-0112Exploit Probability
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