Android
CVE-2026-0031
HIGH
Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessTrigger integer overflow in mem_protect.c
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ExploitWrite beyond buffer boundaries
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ExecutionOverwrite kernel memory
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ImpactEscalate privileges to root
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Integer overflow checks
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Execution The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | Local access to affected system with mem_protect.c module loaded. No special privileges or user interaction required. Affects default kernel configurations vulnerable to integer overflow in memory protection functions. |
| Impact | CVSS 8.4 (HIGH). Attack vector: Local. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: None. User interaction: None. Exploitable via local access. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Local privilege escalation in Android's mem_protect.c results from integer overflow conditions that enable out-of-bounds memory writes, allowing unauthenticated local attackers to gain elevated system privileges without user interaction. The vulnerability affects multiple functions within the memory protection component and is exploitable by any process on the affected device. A patch is available to address this high-severity issue.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
In multiple functions of mem_protect.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. [CVSS 8.4 HIGH]
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Classified as CWE-190 (Integer Overflow or Wraparound). Affects the multiple component of Android. In multiple functions of mem_protect.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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Severity by source
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
Lifecycle Timeline
2DescriptionCVE.org
In multiple functions of mem_protect.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2026-0031 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting local privilege escalation on systems running vulnerable mem_protect.c code. Any user with local system access could exploit an integer overflow to gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising sensitive data and system integrity. A vendor patch is available and should be deployed immediately to reduce organizational risk.
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Threat Intelligence Overview
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CVE.org
EPSS
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Attack Technique
Privilege escalation occurs when an attacker leverages flaws in access control mechanisms to gain permissions beyond what they were originally granted.
Integer overflow occurs when an arithmetic operation produces a result that exceeds the maximum value a given integer type can store.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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