Google Android gsp vdu.c send_vdu_directive privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android. It has been classified as very critical. This affects the function send_vdu_directive of the file gdmc/gsp/dev/bmsm/plat/lga/vdu.c of the component gsp. This manipulation causes privileges management. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-57036. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android (unknown version) and classified as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function send_vdu_directive of the file gdmc/gsp/dev/bmsm/plat/lga/vdu.c of the component gsp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In send_vdu_directive of gdmc/gsp/dev/bmsm/plat/lga/vdu.c, there is a possible Logic error due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with execution privileges needed. User interaction is for exploitation.

The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-57036 since 06/23/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. 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 11/10/2026). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Timelineinfo

06/23/2026 CVE reserved
11/10/2026 +140 days Advisory disclosed
11/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CNA: Google_Devices
CVE: CVE-2026-57036 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-57036
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-434425
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 11/10/2026 20:57
Changes: 11/10/2026 20:57 (58)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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