VulnerabilityAwaiting Analysis

CVE-2026-0163

In multiple functions of vpu_ioctl.c, there is a possible use after free due to a use after free.

CRITICAL 9.8EPSS 0.52%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.52%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

In multiple functions of vpu_ioctl.c, there is a possible use after free due to a use after free. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS 3.1: 9.8 CRITICALCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.52% probability · 43th percentile
CISA KEV: Not listed
Weakness: CWE-416
Source: dsap-vuln-management@google.com

References

https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2026/2026-08-01

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.