VDB-350209 · CVE-2026-0112 · GCVE-0-2026-0112

Google Android vpu_ioctl.c vpu_open_inst use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android. This affects the function vpu_open_inst of the file vpu_ioctl.c. This manipulation causes use after free. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-0112. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android (version now known). Affected by this vulnerability is the function vpu_open_inst of the file vpu_ioctl.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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

The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-0112 since 10/23/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/16/2026).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

ADP CISA Base Score: 7.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Timelineinfo

10/23/2025 CVE reserved
03/10/2026 +138 days VulDB entry created
03/11/2026 +0 days Advisory disclosed
03/16/2026 +5 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-0112 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-0112
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-350209
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2026 00:09
Updated: 03/16/2026 02:57
Changes: 03/11/2026 00:09 (56), 03/16/2026 02:57 (12)
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