CVE-2026-0029 Memory corruption in Android
A logic error in Android's pKVM initialization allows local attackers to escalate privileges via memory corruption without user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-0029?
CVE-2026-0029 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 2 Mar 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0029?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0029?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2026-0029 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0029 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-443668075, ASB-A-443668075, GHSA-cfhx-3vr6-pxq9.