# CVE-2026-59044

Local use-after-free in Android kernel allows privilege escalation without user interaction

- Page: https://www.vulneraibility.com/cve/CVE-2026-59044
- CVSS: 8.4
- Known exploited: not in CISA KEV as of our last sync
- CISA SSVC: exploitation none, automatable no, technical impact total (assessed 2026-11-02)
- Weakness: CWE-416
- Published: 2026-11-02

## Affected versions

- Google Android: affected Android kernel

A version outside these ranges is not a statement that it is unaffected.

## Impact

Local attacker can exploit kernel use-after-free to escalate privileges to root, bypass sandboxes and gain persistent control of device.

## Action

Immediate action required

## Recommendation

Apply Android security updates from vendors immediately

## References

- [other] https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/a4e59da7cad6b445229ae67c0ebed83a7b18dcb5
- [other] https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-11-01

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