GHSA-VFWV-F5WM-RHCV

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-02 21:31 – Updated: 2026-03-06 06:30
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Details

In multiple functions of mem_protect.c, there is a possible way to execute arbitrary code 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 not needed for exploitation.

Severity ?
8.4 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
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  ],
  "database_specific": {
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
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  "id": "GHSA-vfwv-f5wm-rhcv",
  "modified": "2026-03-06T06:30:31Z",
  "published": "2026-03-02T21:31:32Z",
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      "url": "https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-03-01"
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