CVE-2026-0038

CVE Enrichment

CVSS: 8.4 HIGH
EPSS: 0.22%
EPSS Percentile: 13.00%
CISA KEV: Not listed

Description

In multiple functions of mem_protect.c, there is a possible way to execute arbitrary code 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.

Technical Details

CVSS Version: 3.1
CNA / NVD Source: [email protected]
Published: 03-Mar-2026 02:16
Last Modified: 17-Jun-2026 17:10
EPSS Date: 2026-11-09

CVSS Vector


            CVSS:3.1                            AV:L /
                            AC:L /
                            PR:N /
                            UI:N /
                            S:U /
                            C:H /
                            I:H /
                            A:H

CNA Products / Version Status

Google · Android Source: CNA · [email protected]
Default status: unaffected

Android kernel — affected

Affected Products / Versions

google / android Source: NVD CPE · affected
Version / affected range: -
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

References

Last enrichment sync: 10-Nov-2026 05:10
Sources: NVD · FIRST EPSS · CISA KEV
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Reported Context (1)

DoS (CVE-2025-48631), and seven Kernel privilege escalation flaws (CVE-2024-43859, CVE-2026-0037, CVE-2026-0038, CVE-2026-0027, CVE-2026-0028, CVE-2026-0030, CVE-2026-0031). Google Flags Possible Limited Exploitation of Qualcomm Android Flaw CVE-2026-21385

CVE (10)

Vendors (6)

Products (1)

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