Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to uninitialized data. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Published: 2026-10-05
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Privilege Escalation
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability arises from a possible out-of-bounds write in several components of the Android operating system; because the write uses uninitialized data, attackers can overwrite memory outside the intended bounds, potentially leading to remote privilege escalation without additional execution privileges. This flaw can grant attackers full system control by exploiting improper buffer handling and uninitialized data usage. The weakness directly corresponds to out-of-bounds memory writes and initialization errors.

Affected Systems

Google Android operating systems are affected; the flaw exists in multiple code paths, but specific product versions are not enumerated in the advisory, so any Android device that includes the vulnerable code may be impacted.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.8 signals a high severity vulnerability, while no EPSS score is available and the flaw is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, leaving current exploitation probability uncertain. The attack vector is inferred to be remote and does not require user interaction, meaning an attacker can trigger the vulnerability from outside the device, potentially achieving full system compromise without additional privileges.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 5, 2026 at 23:26 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Android firmware update that includes the vendor's security patch.
  • Consult the official Android Security Bulletin for specific patch details and apply when it becomes available.
  • Until a patch is released, monitor for official updates and consider limiting network exposure to reduce the attack surface.
  • If the device supports it, use device administration or security profiles to restrict access to the potentially vulnerable components.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 5, 2026 at 23:26 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:qpr2_beta_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:qpr2_beta_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:qpr2_beta_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:17.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Possible Out-of-Bounds Write Leading to Remote Privilege Escalation in Android
Weaknesses CWE-119

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-457
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'}


Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:15:00 +0000

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

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Possible Out-of-Bounds Write Leading to Remote Privilege Escalation in Android
Weaknesses CWE-119

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In multiple locations, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to uninitialized data. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: google_android

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-06T03:56:03.221Z

Reserved: 2026-06-16T17:41:51.647Z

Link: CVE-2026-55280

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-05T19:13:28.043Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-10-05T19:17:24.207

Modified: 2026-10-07T14:44:06.730

Link: CVE-2026-55280

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-05T23:30:15Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-457

    Use of Uninitialized Variable