Description
In multiple functions of mem_protect.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. 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 | — |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Azure Linux
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azure Linux 3 | hyperv-daemons | No fix yet | — |
| Azure Linux 2 (CBL-Mariner) | hyperv-daemons | No fix yet | — |
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/+/986614312222d4b3bdcf16840cdb4abdaed8a42d
- https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/aff2255dbe38dc7c57bac8d3ba9feed989289b20
- https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/f3a4b4d4a1fe2aface7de74ac257b8705b6de472
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-03-01 vendor-advisory