CVE-2026-0163

In multiple functions of vpu_ioctl.c, there is a possible use after free due to a use after free. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected

Google · Android

CVSS v3.1 CNA

9.8 CRITICALCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS

0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 31st percentile

Published

2026-08-04

Updated

2026-08-05

Proof-of-concept exploits (1)

• sentinel-aidefense/CVE-2026-0163-EXP1★ · 2026-08-06

Security advisories

• https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2026/2026-08-01

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry

Related

• CVE-2026-54998
• CVE-2026-56164
• CVE-2026-69836