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8.4
Android ActivityManagerService vulnerable to local privilege escalation
CVE-2026-0047
Summary
An app can access private information without proper permission, potentially allowing it to gain more control over the device. This means that an attacker with a compromised app can elevate their privileges without needing additional access. To fix this, update to the latest version of the affected Android version or apply a security patch.
What to do
No fix is available yet. Check with your software vendor for updates.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| android | 16.0 | – | |
| android | 16.0 | – | |
| android | 16.0 | – |
Original title
In dumpBitmapsProto of ActivityManagerService.java, there is a possible way for an app to access private information due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privil...
Original description
In dumpBitmapsProto of ActivityManagerService.java, there is a possible way for an app to access private information due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
nvd CVSS3.1
8.4
Vulnerability type
CWE-280
Published: 2 Mar 2026 · Updated: 13 Mar 2026 · First seen: 6 Mar 2026