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CVE-2026-0152 Google CVE debrief

A logic error in the OSMMapPMRGeneric function of pmr_os.c could allow a local attacker to maliciously expand the VMA out of bounds by leveraging a system call to system call. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not required for exploitation.

Vendor
Google
Product
Android
CVSS
HIGH 7.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-16
Original CVE updated
2026-06-17
Advisory published
2026-06-16
Advisory updated
2026-06-17

Who should care

Android users and administrators

Technical summary

In OSMMapPMRGeneric of pmr_os.c, there is a possible way to leverage a system call to system call to maliciously expand the VMA out of bounds 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.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply security updates as they become available
  • Use secure coding practices when developing system software

Evidence notes

Vendor and product information is not confirmed. The Android Security Bulletin (resourceLinkAnnotations: ref-4) may provide additional information.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-0152 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-0152

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-0152 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0152

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.