What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-0038?

CVE-2026-0038 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-0038?

Within 24 hours: Identify all Android devices in the organization and their current OS versions; notify device owners of patch availability and urgency. Within 7 days: Deploy patch through mobile device management (MDM) system with mandatory compliance; establish rollout priority for critical business users first. Within 30 days: Achieve 95%+ patch compliance across all Android devices; conduct audit to verify patch installation and assess any devices that cannot be patched for alternative security controls.

Android CVE-2026-0038

HIGH

2026-03-02 security@android.com

Privilege Escalation Google Android

8.4

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

Access

Access vulnerable mem_protect.c functions
Exploit

Exploit logic error in protection mechanism
Impact

Escalate privileges to execute arbitrary code

Vulnerability Assessment

Exploitation Conditions	Local access to system where mem_protect.c is compiled. No special privileges required. No user interaction needed. Affects default kernel/system configurations with vulnerable mem_protect.c logic.
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.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

Patch available 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

Android versions up to - contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed (CVSS 8.4).

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exists in the multiple component. 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.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 8.4 HIGH

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Patch released

Mar 06, 2026 - 04:16 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Mar 02, 2026 - 19:16 nvd

HIGH 8.4

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

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Why It Matters

A high-severity Android vulnerability (CVE-2026-0038, CVSS 8.4) enables local privilege escalation without requiring special permissions, potentially allowing attackers to gain full device control. This affects all Android users in our organization and poses significant risk to data confidentiality, integrity, and mobile device security posture. A patch is available and should be deployed immediately.

Business Impact: High

Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.0%

Top 94% exploitable

Data Quality

3 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

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EPSS MSRC

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.0%

Patch available Yes

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Scheduled

Exploitation· derived

None

System Exposure· derived

Small

Automatable· derived

Human Impact

High

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +42

PoC: 0

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Privilege Escalation HIGH

Privilege escalation occurs when an attacker leverages flaws in access control mechanisms to gain permissions beyond what they were originally granted.