VDB-414401 · CVE-2026-56952 · GCVE-0-2026-56952

Google Android default_msg_handlers.c platform_msg_handler_init permission

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7.8	$5k-$25k	0.88+

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, has been found in Google Android. This impacts the function platform_msg_handler_init of the file default_msg_handlers.c. The manipulation leads to permission. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-56952. The attack needs to be performed locally. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (affected version unknown) and classified as very critical. This issue affects the function platform_msg_handler_init of the file default_msg_handlers.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-275. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In platform_msg_handler_init of default_msg_handlers.c, there is a possible permission bypass due to a missing permission check. 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. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-56952 since 06/23/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation needs additional levels of successful authentication. 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 10/06/2026). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1222 for this issue.

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

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.8

VulDB Base Score: 8.2
VulDB Temp Score: 7.8
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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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
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Timelineinfo

06/23/2026 CVE reserved
10/06/2026 +105 days Advisory disclosed
10/06/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/06/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-56952 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-56952
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-414401
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 10/06/2026 20:54
Changes: 10/06/2026 20:54 (57)
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