Android platform_msg_handler_init LPE via missing permission check
CVE-2026-56952 Published on October 6, 2026

In platform_msg_handler_init of default_msg_handlers.c, there is a possible permission bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2026-56952 is exploitable with local system access, and requires user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.

Attack Vector:
LOCAL
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
HIGH
User Interaction:
NONE
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
HIGH
Integrity Impact:
HIGH
Availability Impact:
HIGH

Weakness Type

What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?

The software does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

CVE-2026-56952 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.


Products Associated with CVE-2026-56952

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Affected Versions

Google Android Version Android kernel is affected by CVE-2026-56952