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CVE-2026-0099 (GCVE-0-2026-0099)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-06-01 21:14 – Updated: 2026-06-02 03:56
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Summary
In onNullBinding of HostEmulationManager.java, there is a possible way to launch an activity from the background 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 needed for exploitation.
Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-06-01 00:00 UTC
CWE
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References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Google Android Affected: 16-qpr2
Affected: 16
Affected: 15
Affected: 14
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