Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-0106 is a critical Android kernel issue in a VPU mmap path. A local attacker could potentially gain higher privileges on an affected device without user interaction. Public source data does not show active exploitation, but the impact is severe because kernel compromise can expose sensitive data and device control.
Executive priority
Treat as high-priority for Android fleets, especially corporate-owned Pixel or Android devices handling sensitive data. The urgency is driven by kernel-level privilege escalation impact, not confirmed exploitation. Patch validation should be prioritized once vendor build guidance is available.
Technical view
The flaw is in vpu_mmap of vpu_ioctl and is described as an arbitrary address mmap caused by a missing bounds check. The CVSS 3.1 score is 9.3 with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, scope changed, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to Android kernel builds containing the vulnerable VPU driver path. The provided data names Google Android and the Android kernel, with a Pixel security bulletin reference. Specific device models, chipsets, and fixed build identifiers are not included in the source bundle.
Exploitation context
The CVE states local escalation of privilege is possible with no additional execution privileges and no user interaction. It is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided data, and no cited source here reports active exploitation or public exploit availability.
Researcher notes
Public details are sparse. The core issue is a missing bounds check in vpu_mmap allowing arbitrary address mmap, mapped to CWE-119, CWE-125, and CWE-787. Avoid assuming affected models or chipsets without the vendor bulletin or kernel commit details.
Mitigation direction
- Review the Pixel February 2026 security bulletin for affected device and build details.
- Apply vendor-published Android or Pixel kernel security updates when available.
- Prioritize managed devices that run workloads with sensitive enterprise data.
- Restrict untrusted app installation where possible until patch status is confirmed.
- Monitor Google and CVE sources for updated affected-version or fix information.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Android and Pixel devices by model, build, and security patch level.
- Compare device patch levels against the February 2026 Pixel bulletin.
- Confirm whether kernels include the VPU driver path referenced by the CVE.
- Track remediation status in MDM or endpoint management tooling.
- Recheck CVE records for later affected-version clarification.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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CWE-119: Exact CWE lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H2.56Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.3CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2026/2026-02-01CVE reference · vendor-advisory
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
CWE links open Glexia weakness intelligence pages with official CWE context, developer remediation guidance, and related CVE mappings.
Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
Out-of-bounds Read
Out-of-bounds Read represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
Out-of-bounds Write
Out-of-bounds Write represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.