Privilege escalation in Google Android
CVE-2026-0029
In __pkvm_init_vm of pkvm.c, there is a possible memory corruption 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.
Vulnerability class: Privilege Escalation
EPSS: 0.001 (1.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.4 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions Android kernel
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@android.com (Product, Patch)
- security@android.com (Product, Patch)
- security@android.com (Product, Patch)
- security@android.com (vendor-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-0029?
- CVE-2026-0029 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 8.4/10. Published 2026-03-02.
- How severe is CVE-2026-0029?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.4 out of 10.