Privilege escalation in Google Android
CVE-2026-55307
In kdn_set_sysregs_prot of hwcrypto-kdn.c, there is a possible information disclosure due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability class: Privilege Escalation
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions Android kernel
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-55307?
- CVE-2026-55307 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 4.4/10. Published 2026-10-06.
- How severe is CVE-2026-55307?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.4 out of 10.