Android Framework and System Integer Overflow Vulnerability Leading to Privilege Escalation

A vulnerability exists in the Android Framework and System components, allowing for local privilege escalation due to an integer overflow. This issue can be exploited without any additional execution privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Android, including 14, 15, and 16, with specific patches available in the June 2026 security updates.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to elevated privileges, allowing a user to perform actions or access resources that are normally restricted.

Remediation

Users can update their devices to the June 2026 security patch level to address this vulnerability. Device manufacturers should set the patch string level to [ro.build.version.security_patch]:[2026-06-01] or [ro.build.version.security_patch]:[2026-06-05], depending on the device.