CVE-2026-0029

In __pkvm_init_vm of pkvm.c, there is a possible memory corruption 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.

CVSS v3 8.4 HIGH

8.4^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.5 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/42eff3b2fd3a906ac8cdb6284d3265bc0856b56b	Patch Product
https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/749cf1743eb22eff1851c68a533147e1af97a9bf	Patch Product
https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/ae242b26371808a221578b89c937568781719d2c	Patch Product
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-03-01

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-03-02 19:16

Updated : 2026-03-06 04:16

NVD link : CVE-2026-0029

Mitre link : CVE-2026-0029

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-0029

JSON object : View

Products Affected

google

android

CWE

CWE-269

Improper Privilege Management

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