CVE-2026-0029Disclosure(google / android)

LOWCVSS 8.4 · HIGH

Signal is active with 2 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Track advisory updates for patch or workaround availability

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

In __pkvm_init_vm of pkvm.c, there is a possible memory corruption 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.

0.0/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-269

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

NONE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • android

Threat summary

  • 2 mentions across 1 observed day

What's happening

  • Technical details provided in 2 signals
  • Disclosure: 2 classified signals
  • 2 total mentions across 1 day

Affected systems

Vendors
Products
android

1 version affected across 1 product

Deep dive

Activity timeline2 mentions / 1d
01122Mentions · 2026-03-03: 2Technical Details · 2026-03-03: 203-03
Signal classification1 categories
Disclosure
2100.0%
Referenced assets3 URLs
Full discourse2 posts
  • The Hacker Wire@TheHackerWire
    Disclosure

    🔴 CVE-2026-0029 - Critical In __pkvm_init_vm of pkvm.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privilege... https://www.thehackerwire.com/vulnerability/CVE-2026-0029/ https://t.co/XFKkb7dSne

    Post summary

    The post announces CVE-2026-0029, detailing a memory corruption in pkvm.c that could lead to local privilege escalation, but it does not provide a PoC, exploit, or patch information.

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  • Vulmon Vulnerability Feed@VulmonFeeds
    Disclosure

    CVE-2026-0029 Local Privilege Escalation in Linux Kernel pkvm Module via Memory ... https://vulmon.com/vulnerabilitydetails?qid=CVE-2026-0029 Customizable Vulnerability Alerts: https://alerts.vulmon.com/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2102281&utm_content=4

    Post summary

    A new local privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2026-0029) affecting the Linux Kernel pkvm module has been disclosed, with a brief description but no PoC, exploit, or patch details provided.

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