Android
CVE-2026-20412
HIGH
Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessObtain System privilege
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ExploitCall cameraisp with crafted parameters
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ExecutionTrigger out of bounds write
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ImpactExecute arbitrary code as root
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Bounds checking, write limits
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Execution, Privilege Escalation The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | Attacker must already possess System-level privileges on the device running cameraisp. The vulnerable code path in cameraisp processes untrusted input without bounds validation, exploitable only by local authenticated actors with System privilege. |
| Impact | CVSS 7.8 (HIGH). Attack vector: Local. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Exploitable via local access. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the Syst. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
The Android cameraisp component contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability due to insufficient bounds validation, enabling privilege escalation for attackers who have already gained system-level access. No user interaction is required for exploitation, and the vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device. No patch is currently available.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
In cameraisp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]
RemediationAI
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Enable ASLR, DEP/NX, and stack canaries where possible.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Classified as CWE-787 (Out-of-bounds Write). Affects Android. In cameraisp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS10351676; Issue ID: MSV-5733.
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Severity by source
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
In cameraisp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS10351676; Issue ID: MSV-5733.
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2026-20412 is a high-severity vulnerability in cameraisp that could allow attackers with system-level access to escalate privileges further, potentially compromising sensitive data or critical system functions. Organizations using affected cameraisp implementations should prioritize mitigation immediately, as no vendor patch is currently available.
Restrict local system access through strict privilege management and disable unnecessary user accounts; implement application-level access controls to limit who can interact with cameraisp; apply OS-level security hardening (AppArmor/SELinux) to constrain cameraisp process capabilities; isolate cameraisp to dedicated network segments with restricted lateral movement; monitor process execution and system calls for anomalous behavior; consider disabling cameraisp functionality if not operationally critical pending patch availability.
Threat Intelligence Overview
NVD
CVE.org
EPSS
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
Priority Score
Attack Technique
Privilege escalation occurs when an attacker leverages flaws in access control mechanisms to gain permissions beyond what they were originally granted.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Android system (art). Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability
The AES-NI implementation in OpenSSL before 1.0.1t and 1.0.2 before 1.0.2h does not consider memory allocation during a
Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.292 and 14.x through 18.x before 18.0.0.160 on Windows
Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.292 and 14.x through 18.x before 18.0.0.160 on Windows
Android 1.6 Donut through 4.2 Jelly Bean does not properly check cryptographic signatures for applications, which allows
luni/src/main/java/java/io/ObjectInputStream.java in the java.io.ObjectInputStream implementation in Android before 5.0.
The Broadcom Wi-Fi driver in the kernel in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.x before 5.1.1 LMY49G, and 6.x before 2016-02-01
GitHub PoC
Exploit-DB