# CVE-2026-57036: Google Pixel firmware logic error in GDMC VDU

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-57036-in-send-vdu-directive-of-gdmc-gsp-dev-bmsm-plat-lga-vdu-c-there  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-11-10. Updated: 2026-11-10  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-57036 · Severity: info · Published 2026-11-10

A logic error in the GDMC (Google Device Management Component) firmware on Google Pixel devices allows a local attacker to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability requires user interaction but could lead to complete compromise of the device once exploited.

Technologies: [Google Pixel Firmware](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/pixel-firmware). Vendors: [Google](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/google).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-57036 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-57036 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-57036?** Informational severity, published 10 November 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Google Pixel Firmware Prior to November 5, 2026 patch level.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-57036?** Yes: fixed in Google Pixel devices with security patch level 2026-11-05 or later. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-57036 attacked?** It is attacked with local access, in device firmware.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-57036?** Check whether you run Google Pixel Firmware at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## How to fix

- Fixed in Google Pixel devices with security patch level 2026-11-05 or later

## Technical details

A logic error in the send_vdu_directive function of gdmc/gsp/dev/bmsm/plat/lga/vdu.c in Pixel firmware allows local privilege escalation. The vulnerability requires user interaction for exploitation and permits execution with elevated privileges, likely affecting the hardware security boundary.

## Affected products

- Google Pixel firmware Prior to November 5, 2026 patch level

## Timeline

- 2026-11-10: disclosed
- 2026-11-05: patched

## References

- [https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2026/2026-11-01](https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2026/2026-11-01)

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