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CVE-2026-0029 Detail

Description

In __pkvm_init_vm of pkvm.c, there is a possible memory corruption 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.


Metrics

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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:

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URL Source(s) Tag(s)
https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/42eff3b2fd3a906ac8cdb6284d3265bc0856b56b Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)
https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/749cf1743eb22eff1851c68a533147e1af97a9bf Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)
https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/ae242b26371808a221578b89c937568781719d2c Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2026-03-01 Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source

Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2026-0029
NVD Published Date:
03/02/2026
NVD Last Modified:
03/02/2026
Source:
Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)