Description
The vulnerability is a Use-After-Free (UAF) in the EVS AIDL HAL, arising from a data race on an unsynchronized `std::weak_ptr` within `EvsEnumerator::openCamera()`. Specifically, concurrent calls from a privileged UID (e.g., `AID_AUTOMOTIVE_EVS`) can cause a torn `weak_ptr` state, leading to a virtual call through a freed object's vtable at `cameraObj->getCameraInfo(&desc)`. This allows for potential arbitrary code execution within the `hal_evs_default` process.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android | 17, 16-qpr2, 16, 15, 14 | — |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-4288 Android Patchday November 2026 (Google Android, Automotive OS and XR): Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Nov 10, 2026