Android Kernel Common Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in KVM Component

Vulnerability

A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in the KVM component of the Android kernel. This issue arises from a logic error in the memory protection functions, which creates a potential for out-of-bounds write operations. The vulnerability allows for local escalation of privileges without requiring additional execution rights or user interaction.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized privilege escalation, allowing a user to gain elevated rights or access within the system.

Added: Mar 2, 2026, 7:26 PM
Updated: Mar 2, 2026, 8:47 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
0.0
impact
7.5
exploitability
4.0
remediation
0.0
relevance
3.4
threat
3.2
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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