Description
In gf_base_update_finger_base of gf_base.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Published: 2026-09-15
Score: 7.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Local Privilege Escalation
Action: Patch Now
AI Analysis

Impact

The gf_base_update_finger_base function in gf_base.c writes data to a heap buffer without performing bounds checking, which results in an out-of-bounds write. This flaw allows a local attacker to corrupt memory and potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Because the overflow is triggered by normal function usage and requires no additional execution privileges or user interaction, exploitation can occur by an attacker who already has local access to the device.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects Android devices that include the vulnerable gf_base component. No particular product version is specified, so any Android installation carrying the old gf_base implementation could be impacted until the security update is installed.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.8 indicates high severity. The EPSS score of < 1% shows a very low probability of exploitation in the wild, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Exploitation requires local access; an attacker with physical or local control can trigger the out-of-bounds write to elevate privileges without tricking the user.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 20, 2026 at 14:09 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Install the latest Android security patch that addresses the gf_base component.
  • Reboot the device.
  • Enable automatic system updates to receive future security fixes promptly.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 20, 2026 at 14:09 UTC.

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History

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0000

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CPEs cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0000

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Title Heap Buffer Overflow in Android gf_base Enables Local Privilege Escalation

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:15:00 +0000

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Title Heap Buffer Overflow in Android gf_base Enables Local Privilege Escalation

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

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Title Heap Buffer Overflow in Android gf_base Enables Local Privilege Escalation

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0000

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Weaknesses CWE-122
CWE-787
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/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 20:00:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Google
Google android
Vendors & Products Google
Google android

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

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Description In gf_base_update_finger_base of gf_base.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Google_Devices

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-16T03:58:14.323Z

Reserved: 2026-06-16T17:49:57.525Z

Link: CVE-2026-55323

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-15T21:15:42.918Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-09-15T19:17:21.317

Modified: 2026-09-21T17:20:24.170

Link: CVE-2026-55323

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-20T14:15:08Z

Weaknesses