CVE-2026-0106 Memory corruption in Android

Critical 9.3 Published 5 Feb 2026 Updated 26 Feb 2026

A missing bounds check in the VPU driver allows local attackers to perform arbitrary memory mapping, leading to privilege escalation on Android devices.

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-2026-0106?

CVE-2026-0106 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 5 Feb 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In vpu_mmap of vpu_ioctl, there is a possible arbitrary address mmap due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-125, CWE-787, CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0106?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0106?

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-2026-0106 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0106 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as A-463674877, GHSA-mxw5-5984-8mjr, PUB-A-463674877.