CVE-2026-0143 Use after free in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

A use-after-free vulnerability in Android allows local attackers with system privileges to escalate privileges without user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2026-0143?

CVE-2026-0143 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in Google Android, published on 16 Jun 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In lwis_device_external_event_emit of lwis_event.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-416

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0143?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0143?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2026-0143 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0143 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-486235633, GHSA-cgh7-hmx5-8mhq, PUB-A-486235633.

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