Description
In Start of AudioRtpPayloadEncoderNode.cpp, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is 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

The vulnerability arises from an out‑of‑bounds write in the AudioRtpPayloadEncoderNode component of Android, caused AudioRtpPayloadEncoderNode.cpp. The flaw can allow an attacker to tamper with memory and cause An attacker can gain this capability without escalating privileges, and the impact includes full compromise of the affected device. The weakness aligns with input validation mistakes and unsafe memory operations.

Affected Systems

The flaw affects Google Android devices. Version information is not specified, so all Android releases that include the affected code path are potentially vulnerable until they receive the official patch. The risk applies to any Android device that processes audio RTP streams with this encoder.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.8 indicates high severity. The EPSS score of < 1% suggests that the probability of exploitation in the wild is low. The vulnerability is listed as not being in the CISA KEV catalog, so there is no evidence of public exploitation. The likely attack vector requires user interaction; an attacker would need a user to engage with a malicious audio source or application that uses the vulnerable encoder. Once executed, the attacker can run code with the privileges of the current application without additional privilege escalation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 17, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the official Android security patch for 202 which contains the fix for AudioRtpPayloadEncoderNode, as referenced in the Google Pixel Security Bulletin.
  • Configure the device to automatically download and install security updates to ensure timely protection against future vulnerabilities.
  • Restrict or disable third‑party applications that use the vulnerable audio RTP encoder, and avoid interacting with unfamiliar audio streams or links.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 17, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.

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History

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

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Title Out‑of‑Bounds Write in Android Audio RTP Encoder Enables Remote Code Execution

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0000

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Title Out‑of‑Bounds Write in Android Audio RTP Encoder Enables Remote Code Execution

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

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Weaknesses CWE-20
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'}


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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 Start of AudioRtpPayloadEncoderNode.cpp, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
References

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Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Google_Devices

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-16T03:58:06.044Z

Reserved: 2026-06-23T16:20:45.087Z

Link: CVE-2026-56974

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Updated: 2026-09-15T21:08:17.655Z

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Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-09-15T19:17:29.337

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

Link: CVE-2026-56974

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Updated: 2026-09-17T10:15:08Z

Weaknesses