VDB-385924 · CVE-2026-0163 · GCVE-0-2026-0163

Google Android VPU vpu_ioctl.c use after free

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9.9	$25k-$100k	5.56

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Google Android. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file vpu_ioctl.c of the component VPU. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-0163. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android (version unknown) and classified as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file vpu_ioctl.c of the component VPU. 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. CVE summarizes:

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.

The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-0163 since 10/23/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $25k-$100k (estimation calculated on 08/04/2026).

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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Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

License

free

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.9

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 10.0
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

ADP CISA Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/23/2025 CVE reserved
08/04/2026 +285 days Advisory disclosed
08/04/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/04/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-0163 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-0163
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-385924
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 08/04/2026 21:16
Changes: 08/04/2026 21:16 (63)
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