Google Android lwis_event.c lwis_device_external_event_emit use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function lwis_device_external_event_emit of the file lwis_event.c. This manipulation causes use after free. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-0143. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (the affected version unknown). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function lwis_device_external_event_emit of the file lwis_event.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 lwis_device_external_event_emit of lwis_event.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-0143 since 10/23/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Additional levels of successful authentication are required for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $25k-$100k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/16/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/23/2025 CVE reserved
06/16/2026 +236 days Advisory disclosed
06/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-0143 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-0143
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-371437
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 06/16/2026 22:09
Changes: 06/16/2026 22:09 (55)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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