CVE-2026-56952
Android: In platform_msg_handler_init of default_msg_handlers.c, there is a possible permission bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution
Google AndroidOperating systems
CVSS
6.7MediumExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.08%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 0% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
What fixes it
No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.
Description
In platform_msg_handler_init of default_msg_handlers.c, there is a possible permission bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Text from CVE List
Affected versions 1
- Androidaffected: Android kernelCVE List