---
id: CVE-2026-0163
title: >-
  In multiple functions of vpu_ioctl.c, there is a possible use after free due
  to a use after free
summary: >-
  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
  exploi…
severity: critical
cvss: 9.8
cvssVector: 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'
cwe:
  - CWE-416
vendor: google
product: android
affected:
  - android
published: '2026-08-04'
updated: '2026-09-23'
sourceUpdated: '2026-09-23T15:58:00.613'
source: NVD
sourceUrl: 'https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0163'
references:
  - url: 'https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2026/2026-08-01'
    label: dsap-vuln-management@google.com
tags:
  - nvd
  - exploit-available
epss: 0.00518
epssPercentile: 0.43061
exploits:
  github: 1
  githubRepos:
    - 'https://github.com/sentinel-aidefense/CVE-2026-0163-EXP'
  checkedAt: '2026-09-23T16:27:56.325Z'
exploitAvailable: true
ingestedAt: '2026-09-23T16:27:22.626Z'
---

## Overview

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.

## Affected

- `android`

## Remediation

Refer to the linked advisories for vendor-supplied fixes and affected version ranges.