CVE-2026-0163

CRITICAL

Google Android - Use After Free

Title source: rule
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2026-0163. PoCs published by sentinel-aidefense.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The repository claims to provide a remote exploit for CVE-2026-0163, a Use After Free in Google Android's VPU driver (vpu_ioctl.c), but contains no actual exploit code. Instead, it directs users to an external download link (tinyurl) with vague technical details and marketing-like language.

Description

In multiple functions of vpu_ioctl.c, there is a possible use after free due to a use after free. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Exploits (1)

github SUSPICIOUS
by sentinel-aidefense · poc
https://github.com/sentinel-aidefense/CVE-2026-0163-EXP

The repository claims to provide a remote exploit for CVE-2026-0163, a Use After Free in Google Android's VPU driver (vpu_ioctl.c), but contains no actual exploit code. Instead, it directs users to an external download link (tinyurl) with vague technical details and marketing-like language.

Classification
Suspicious 98%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: Google Android VPU driver (vpu_ioctl.c), kernel versions 6.6+ through 6.12+ (Android 15.0 and earlier)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Unpatched Android device with vulnerable VPU driver · ADB access for initial deployment
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Aug 06, 2026 Full analysis →

References (1)

Core 1

Scores

CVSS v3 9.8
EPSS 0.0033
EPSS Percentile 25.4%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable yes
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-416
Status published
Products (1)
Google/Android Android kernel
Published Aug 04, 2026
Tracked Since Aug 05, 2026