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6.0

Google component could allow higher system rights

CVE-2026-20468 · published 2 months ago
Summary

A coding error in a Google component may let an attacker who already has system-level access gain additional privileges on the same machine. No user interaction is required, so the escalation can happen automatically. Apply the provided patch (AUTO00833804) as soon as possible to close the gap.

What to do
  • Update google :unknown: to version SoCVersion:2026-09-05.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
Android google :unknown: >= SoCVersion:0, < SoCVersion:2026-09-05
Fix: upgrade to SoCVersion:2026-09-05
Original advisory text
ASB-A-518595862
In apusys, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a confused deputy. 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: AUTO00833804; Issue ID: MSV-6741.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
6.0 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-787Out-of-bounds Write
Timeline
Published1 Sep 2026
Updated26 Oct 2026
First seen3 Aug 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-20468 · NVD
ASB-A-518595862 · OSV
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