CVE-2026-0187 Privilege escalation in Android

Medium 6.7 Published Updated

A logic error in Android's image authentication service allows local attackers with system privileges to escalate their privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2026-0187?

CVE-2026-0187 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 15 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In gsa_sw_pk_hash_compare of image-auth-srv.c, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-693

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0187?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0187?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2026-0187 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0187 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-510947703, GHSA-v5qf-m4wj-hmcg, PUB-A-510947703.

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