Description
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android | Android kernel | — |
Advisories 2
- WID-SEC-2026-0569 Google Android: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Mar 9, 2026
- NCSC-2026-0074 Kwetsbaarheden verholpen in Google Android en Samsung Mobile NCSC-NL (Netherlands) · Mar 3, 2026
References
- https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/ae242b26371808a221578b89c937568781719d2c
- https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/42eff3b2fd3a906ac8cdb6284d3265bc0856b56b
- https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/749cf1743eb22eff1851c68a533147e1af97a9bf
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-03-01 vendor-advisory