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8.4
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-0038
Apache MemProtect Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Overview
Description

In multiple functions of mem_protect.c, there is a possible way to execute arbitrary code 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.

Details
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]
Impact
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-0038 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Google android
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
Scoring
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Solution
Fix logic errors in mem_protect.c to prevent arbitrary code execution and privilege escalation.
  • Review and correct logic errors in mem_protect.c.
  • Implement bounds checking for memory operations.
  • Test code changes thoroughly to ensure security.
  • Deploy updated code.
References
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2026-0038.

URL Resource
https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/1bf8033b56a45165602f8116e0a0d2e767f1e8ae Patch Product
https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/513ea99ae008b81dd266bf6e361627c058ddde41 Patch Product
https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/652b7b6bf9a62cc12c3a071bab4e92314f046739 Patch Product
https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/7e1d15d29b7fe0f858926a8bcaf929b75db9e52a Patch Product
https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/b23a5bfa1fb8f9525e21f095a87486a2bd856321 Patch Product
https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/d884f499434c224285c30d460681f1ce76a8cf1f Patch Product
https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/f090d4b083a9ef4831f99e692c239542dd385cb4 Patch Product
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-03-01
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-0038 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-0038 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).

Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.

The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2026-0038 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • 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

Published Date: Mar 03, 2026 (2 weeks, 6 days ago)
  • 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

Published Date: Mar 03, 2026 (2 weeks, 6 days ago)
  • 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

Published Date: Mar 03, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Results are limited to the first 20 news articles due to potential performance issues.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-0038 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.

  • 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 CWE NVD-CWE-noinfo
    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/+/1bf8033b56a45165602f8116e0a0d2e767f1e8ae Types: Patch, Product
    Added Reference Type Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance): https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/513ea99ae008b81dd266bf6e361627c058ddde41 Types: Patch, Product
    Added Reference Type Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance): https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/652b7b6bf9a62cc12c3a071bab4e92314f046739 Types: Patch, Product
    Added Reference Type Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance): https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/7e1d15d29b7fe0f858926a8bcaf929b75db9e52a Types: Patch, Product
    Added Reference Type Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance): https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/b23a5bfa1fb8f9525e21f095a87486a2bd856321 Types: Patch, Product
    Added Reference Type Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance): https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/d884f499434c224285c30d460681f1ce76a8cf1f Types: Patch, Product
    Added Reference Type Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance): https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/f090d4b083a9ef4831f99e692c239542dd385cb4 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
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Mar. 02, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In multiple functions of mem_protect.c, there is a possible way to execute arbitrary code 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.
    Added Reference https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/1bf8033b56a45165602f8116e0a0d2e767f1e8ae
    Added Reference https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/513ea99ae008b81dd266bf6e361627c058ddde41
    Added Reference https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/652b7b6bf9a62cc12c3a071bab4e92314f046739
    Added Reference https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/7e1d15d29b7fe0f858926a8bcaf929b75db9e52a
    Added Reference https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/b23a5bfa1fb8f9525e21f095a87486a2bd856321
    Added Reference https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/d884f499434c224285c30d460681f1ce76a8cf1f
    Added Reference https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/f090d4b083a9ef4831f99e692c239542dd385cb4
    Added Reference https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2026-03-01
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CVSS
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 8.4
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