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CVE-2026-0038

CVE detail

CVE-2026-0038

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.

CVSS 8.4 · HighBuzz score 40.5

Buzz score

Why this CVE is surfacing

Buzz score total 40.5

This all-time snapshot uses the same composite formula as Trending across a 30-year evidence window, rather than a current rolling window.

Buzz score components · mention 24.0 · diversity 16.5 · KEV 0.0 · OTX 0.0 · PoC 0.0

Mention score

24.0

10 evidence mentions in the snapshot

Diversity score

16.5

4 sources across 3 categories

KEV score

0.0

No KEV entry observed

OTX score

0.0

0 OTX pulses

PoC score

0.0

0 repos · best confidence N/A

Best PoC traction

Maximum stars on a matched PoC repo

Why it matters now

Mention timeline

Total mentions: 0; within the 30d window
Peak daily: 0; highest bucket

Evidence

Source links by recency

Newest mentions first

10 source links · newest first

Android devices hit by exploited Qualcomm flaw CVE-2026-21385Security Affairs
Google confirms that the Qualcomm Android vulnerability CVE-2026-21385 was exploited in real-world attacks. Google has confirmed that CVE-2026-21385 (CVSS score of 7.8), a high-severity vulnerability affecting an open-source Qualcomm component used in Android devices, has been actively exploited. “There are indications that CVE-2026-21385 may be under limited, targeted exploitation.” reads Google’s advisory. The flaw is […]
newssecurityaffairs.comMar 3, 2026, 10:03 AM
Android’s March 2026 security patch fixes over 100 flaws, one under targeted exploitationHelp Net Security
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 later receive fixes for all disclosed issues. Android March 2026 security patch includes one CVE under active exploitation The bulletin notes indications that CVE-2026-21385 may be under limited, targeted exploitation. The flaw resides in the Qualcomm Display component and is rated High severity. Organizations running devices with … More →
newswww.helpnetsecurity.comMar 3, 2026, 9:38 AM
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-03-01source.android.com
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Vendor Advisorysource.android.comMar 2, 2026, 7:16 PM
https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/f090d4b083a9ef4831f99e692c239542dd385cb4android.googlesource.com
No excerpt available.
Patchandroid.googlesource.comMar 2, 2026, 7:16 PM
https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/d884f499434c224285c30d460681f1ce76a8cf1fandroid.googlesource.com
No excerpt available.
Patchandroid.googlesource.comMar 2, 2026, 7:16 PM
https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/b23a5bfa1fb8f9525e21f095a87486a2bd856321android.googlesource.com
No excerpt available.
Patchandroid.googlesource.comMar 2, 2026, 7:16 PM
https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/7e1d15d29b7fe0f858926a8bcaf929b75db9e52aandroid.googlesource.com
No excerpt available.
Patchandroid.googlesource.comMar 2, 2026, 7:16 PM
https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/652b7b6bf9a62cc12c3a071bab4e92314f046739android.googlesource.com
No excerpt available.
Patchandroid.googlesource.comMar 2, 2026, 7:16 PM
https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/513ea99ae008b81dd266bf6e361627c058ddde41android.googlesource.com
No excerpt available.
Patchandroid.googlesource.comMar 2, 2026, 7:16 PM
https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/1bf8033b56a45165602f8116e0a0d2e767f1e8aeandroid.googlesource.com
No excerpt available.
Patchandroid.googlesource.comMar 2, 2026, 7:16 PM

Exploit code

Public exploit repository references

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0 repository references · best confidence N/A · max 0 stars

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Potential internet exposure

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Metadata

Canonical fields

NVD status

Unavailable

Published

Mar 2, 2026

Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Official record

Authoritative NVD record

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE IDs

Unavailable

Vendor classifications

How this vector reads

CVSS 3.1 base metrics decoded below. This explanation does not recalculate or change the NVD score.

Attack Vector (AV): Local. The attacker needs local access to the vulnerable system.
Attack Complexity (AC): Low. No special conditions beyond the attacker-controlled steps are required.
Privileges Required (PR): None. The attacker needs no privileges on the vulnerable system.
User Interaction (UI): None. Exploitation does not require another user to act.
Scope (S): Unchanged. Impacts remain within the vulnerable security authority.
Confidentiality Impact (C): High. There is a total or serious impact to this security property.
Integrity Impact (I): High. There is a total or serious impact to this security property.
Availability Impact (A): High. There is a total or serious impact to this security property.

Signals

Exploitation indicators

0 stored signals · no KEV · 0 OTX pulses