CVE-2026-0027
ARM SMMU Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
Description
In smmu_detach_dev of arm-smmu-v3.c, there is a possible out of bounds write 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.
INFO
Published Date :
March 2, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 6, 2026, 4:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Review and correct memory management in smmu_detach_dev.
- Apply the vendor-provided patch for arm-smmu-v3.c.
- Test the corrected driver for stability and security.
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We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2026-0027 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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Help Net Security
Android’s March 2026 security patch fixes over 100 flaws, one under targeted exploitation
The Android March 2026 security patch addresses vulnerabilities across dozens of components and includes one CVE confirmed under active exploitation. Devices running a patch level of 2026-03-05 or lat ... Read more
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The Hacker News
Google Confirms CVE-2026-21385 in Qualcomm Android Component Exploited
Google on Monday disclosed that a high-severity security flaw impacting an open-source Qualcomm component used in Android devices has been exploited in the wild. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2 ... Read more
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Daily CyberSecurity
Security Alert: Android March 2026 Update Targets Actively Exploited Zero-Day
Google has released its most substantial security update in years, addressing a total of 129 vulnerabilities in the March 2026 Android Security Bulletin. The massive patch arrives amid warnings that a ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2026-0027 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Mar. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-03-01 Removed Reference https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2026-03-01 Removed Reference Type https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2026-03-01 Types: Broken Link -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 03, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance): https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/3af14d2057f2f3df97472cef6b293113b020d1e6 Types: Patch, Product Added Reference Type Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance): https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/5161b3e75fb025bb4ebb11fbf1ac037021e56719 Types: Patch, Product Added Reference Type Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance): https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/a47e0e78ad5b4e153b40fc1c9def11991aa6ca0c Types: Patch, Product Added Reference Type Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance): https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2026-03-01 Types: Broken Link -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Mar. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-416 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In smmu_detach_dev of arm-smmu-v3.c, there is a possible out of bounds write 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. Added Reference https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/3af14d2057f2f3df97472cef6b293113b020d1e6 Added Reference https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/5161b3e75fb025bb4ebb11fbf1ac037021e56719 Added Reference https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/a47e0e78ad5b4e153b40fc1c9def11991aa6ca0c Added Reference https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2026-03-01