CVE-2026-0099
Description
A logic error in Android's HostEmulationManager allows background activity launch, leading to local privilege escalation with user interaction.
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A logic error in Android's HostEmulationManager allows background activity launch, leading to local privilege escalation with user interaction.
Vulnerability
In the onNullBinding method of HostEmulationManager.java, a logic error exists that allows an activity to be launched from the background. This vulnerability affects Android versions prior to the June 2026 security update.
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by tricking a user into interacting with a malicious application or link. This user interaction is necessary to trigger the vulnerable code path and launch an activity from the background.
Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to a local escalation of privilege. The attacker gains the ability to launch activities from the background without needing any additional execution privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or information disclosure.
Mitigation
This vulnerability is addressed in the June 2026 Android Security Bulletin. Users should update their devices to the latest available version as recommended by the security bulletin [1].
AI Insight generated on Jun 1, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
1Patches
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Vulnerability mechanics
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References
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