Description
In VPU, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to an integer 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 from an integer overflow in the VPU
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

An integer overflow in the VPU causes an out‑of‑bounds write, enabling a local attacker to gain higher privileges without requiring additional execution rights. The flaw falls under integer overflow and buffer overrun weaknesses (CWE-190 and CWE-787). The resulting privilege escalation could allow the attacker to modify system state, potentially compromising all data on the device.

Affected Systems

Google’s Android operating system is affected. No specific version range is given, but the flaw is identified in the Android VPU firmware that ships with current builds.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.8 indicates a high severity vulnerability. The EPSS score is reported as < 1% (approximately 0.00073), indicating a very low but non‑zero exploitation probability. The issue is not listed in CISA KEV; however, the lack of an exploit requirement and the local nature of the attack mean that any authenticated user could exploit the flaw. The vulnerability is likely to be exploited on devices that have not applied the patch and where the VPU is reachable by user‑controllable code.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 20, 2026 at 14:06 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update Android to the latest version that includes the vendor patch for the VPU integer overflow
  • Restrict VPU access to privileged services only and remove unnecessary permissions for user applications
  • Deploy privilege and monitor for anomalous privilege changes

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 20, 2026 at 14:06 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 Integer Overflow in VPU Causes Local Privilege Escalation

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0000

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Title Out‑of‑Bounds Write in VPU Leading to Local Privilege Escalation in Google Android

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

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Title Out‑of‑Bounds Write in VPU Leading to Local Privilege Escalation in Google Android

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

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Weaknesses CWE-190
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 20:45:00 +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 VPU, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to an integer 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: 2026-09-16T03:58:10.389Z

Reserved: 2026-06-16T17:54:14.670Z

Link: CVE-2026-55351

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Updated: 2026-09-15T21:12:49.945Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-09-15T19:17:21.703

Modified: 2026-09-21T17:19:51.970

Link: CVE-2026-55351

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

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

Weaknesses