Google Android use after free

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8.8$25k-$100k1.28-

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as very critical has been found in Google Android. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-59044. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (the affected version unknown). Affected is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In multiple locations, there is a possible use-after-free due to a logic error in the code. 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 for download at android.googlesource.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-59044 since 07/02/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $25k-$100k (estimation calculated on 11/02/2026).

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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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.8

VulDB Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Temp Score: 8.8
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/02/2026 CVE reserved
11/02/2026 +123 days Advisory disclosed
11/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: android.googlesource.com
Status: Confirmed

CNA: google_android
CVE: CVE-2026-59044 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-59044
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-430104
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 11/02/2026 21:42
Updated: 11/02/2026 21:44
Changes: 11/02/2026 21:42 (48), 11/02/2026 21:44 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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