CVE-2026-0028
PKVM Host Guest Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
Description
In __pkvm_host_share_guest of mem_protect.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional 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 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Validate integer inputs to prevent overflow.
- Ensure memory bounds are checked before writing.
- Update memory management routines.
- Apply software patches when available.
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-0028
weaknesses.
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-2026-0028 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
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2026-0028 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/+/986614312222d4b3bdcf16840cdb4abdaed8a42d Types: Patch, Product Added Reference Type Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance): https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/aff2255dbe38dc7c57bac8d3ba9feed989289b20 Types: Patch, Product Added Reference Type Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance): https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/f3a4b4d4a1fe2aface7de74ac257b8705b6de472 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:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-190 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In __pkvm_host_share_guest of mem_protect.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Added Reference https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/986614312222d4b3bdcf16840cdb4abdaed8a42d Added Reference https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/aff2255dbe38dc7c57bac8d3ba9feed989289b20 Added Reference https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/f3a4b4d4a1fe2aface7de74ac257b8705b6de472 Added Reference https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2026-03-01