CVE-2026-20535: Google Android aidl vulnerability
Published Oct 5, 2026
·Updated
In aidl, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11185216; Issue ID: MSV-9039.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Google Android aidl
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Patch ALPS11185216
Event History
Oct 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:40 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:40 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What level of access does an attacker need before exploiting this issue?
The attacker must already have obtained System privilege. Exploitation is local and does not require user interaction.
2
Is user interaction required for exploitation?
No. The issue can be exploited without user interaction once the stated prerequisite access is present.
3
What identifiers can be used to track the vendor fix?
The listed patch identifier is ALPS11185216, and the associated issue identifier is MSV-9039.