Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Published: 2026-09-15
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A logic error in several code paths can result in an out‑of‑bounds write. This flaw can be exploited to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the vulnerable process, and it does not require elevated rights or special privileges. The vulnerability is operable without user interaction, meaning an attacker can trigger crafted data or commands.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects Google Android. No specific OS versions or device models are identified in the available data, so all Android installations that contain the affected code are potentially at risk.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.8 indicates a high likelihood of serious impact. The EPSS score is 0.00284, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, so no public exploits are formally documented. User interaction is not required, so the attack vector is inferred to be remote. An attacker could exploit the flaw from a network or an application that can supply the required payload without the user’s knowledge.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 17, 2026 at 10:17 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest publicly released Android for this flaw
  • Check the device manufacturer’s and Google Play’s update channels regularly to ensure the update is installed
  • If a patch is not yet available, use a mobile device management (MDM) solution to isolate or restrict unpatched devices from critical networks
  • Consider disabling or limiting non-essential services that could be leveraged to deliver the exploit payload

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 17, 2026 at 10:17 UTC.

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History

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Out-of-Bounds Write Leading to Remote Code Execution in Android

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Out-of-Bounds Write Leading to Remote Code Execution in Android

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-787
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Google
Google android
Vendors & Products Google
Google android

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In multiple locations, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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Google Android
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Google_Devices

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-16T03:57:51.443Z

Reserved: 2025-10-23T08:45:14.470Z

Link: CVE-2026-0171

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-15T20:50:36.386Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-09-15T19:17:14.057

Modified: 2026-09-16T19:24:44.153

Link: CVE-2026-0171

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-17T10:30:15Z

Weaknesses