CVE-2026-56881 Privilege escalation in Android
A logic error in Android's remap.c allows local attackers to bypass permissions and escalate privileges 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-2026-56881?
CVE-2026-56881 is a high-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 enable_segment of remap.c, there is a possible permission bypass 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-693
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-56881?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-56881?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2026-56881 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-56881 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-511553754, GHSA-c9r2-jhcg-3j9c, PUB-A-511553754.