CVE-2026-0038
In multiple functions of mem_protect.c, there is a possible way to execute arbitrary code due to...
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.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- None
- User interaction
- None
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
CVE List Score used
8.4
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.
- Record
CVE-2026-0038- CVSS 3.1
- 8.4 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2026-9250
8.4
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.
- Record
EUVD-2026-9250- CVSS 3.1
- 8.4 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-vfwv-f5wm-rhcv
8.4
In multiple functions of mem_protect.c, there is a possible way to execute arbitrary code due to...
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.
- Record
GHSA-vfwv-f5wm-rhcv- CVSS 3.1
- 8.4 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
NVD
8.4
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.
- Record
CVE-2026-0038- CVSS 3.1
- 8.4 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVASB-A-459479964 No score
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.
- Record
ASB-A-459479964- Updated
- 2026-11-05
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
:linux_kernel:Android |
:0 up to :2026-03-05, plus listed versions Kernel |
:2026-03-05 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | OSV | |
| first indexed | CVE List, EUVD, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2026-0038 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 8.4) in Google Android, published March 1, 2026. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.22%, the 13th percentile. Fixed in :linux_kernel: :2026-03-05.
References
android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/652b7b6bf9a62cc12c3a071bab4e92314f046739
android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/f090d4b083a9ef4831f99e692c239542dd385cb4
android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/7e1d15d29b7fe0f858926a8bcaf929b75db9e52a
android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/b23a5bfa1fb8f9525e21f095a87486a2bd856321
android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/513ea99ae008b81dd266bf6e361627c058ddde41
android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/1bf8033b56a45165602f8116e0a0d2e767f1e8ae