Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Published: 2026-09-15
Score: 6.7 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Local privilege escalation
Action: Apply Update
AI Analysis

Impact

An out-of-bounds write can occur in multiple parts of the system due to a missing bounds check. This flaw may allow a local attacker to gain system-level privileges without needing any user interaction. The nature of the vulnerability is a buffer overrun (CWE-787).

Affected Systems

The flaw affects Android devices provided by Google. No specific kernel or Android version information is listed in the available data.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.7 indicates a medium severity vulnerability. The EPSS score is 0.00075 (less than 1%), indicating a very low probability of exploitation. The flaw can be exploited locally by a malicious user or compromised app without any user interaction. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, so there is currently no evidence of active exploitation. Given the local context and requirement for system privileges, an attacker who gains local access can elevate privileges to execute arbitrary code.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 17, 2026 at 08:55 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Android security patch released by Google.
  • If an update is not immediately available, isolate or limit the device’s exposure by restricting potentially affected services or disabling the device from internet access.
  • Regularly review system logs for signs of privilege escalation or anomalous local activity.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 17, 2026 at 08:55 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Android Out-of-Bounds Write Leading to Local Privilege Escalation

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Android Out-of-Bounds Write Leading to Local Privilege Escalation

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-787
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/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 20:30:00 +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 missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Google_Devices

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-16T03:58:00.150Z

Reserved: 2026-06-23T16:28:17.723Z

Link: CVE-2026-57035

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-15T21:04:04.308Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-09-15T19:17:30.830

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

Link: CVE-2026-57035

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-17T09:00:17Z

Weaknesses