CVE-2026-20537: Use After Free
Published Oct 5, 2026
·Updated
In aidl, there is a possible memory corruption due to use after free. 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: ALPS11185225; Issue ID: MSV-9024.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Google aidl
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
aidlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Patch ALPS11185225
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 exploitation is possible?
The malicious actor must already have System privilege. The issue can then lead to local escalation of privilege.
2
Is user interaction needed for exploitation?
No. Exploitation does not require user interaction.
3
What identifiers can be used to track the vendor fix?
The listed patch identifier is ALPS11185225, and the associated issue identifier is MSV-9024.