Out-of-Bounds Write in Android Operating System
CVE-2026-55280

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-55280?

This vulnerability exists in multiple components of the Android operating system, where uninitialized data may trigger an out-of-bounds write. Consequently, this flaw can be exploited to escalate privileges remotely, requiring no user interaction or additional execution privileges. Such vulnerabilities can pose a significant threat to system integrity and user data, highlighting the importance of maintaining updated software environments.

Affected Version(s)

Android 17

Android 16-qpr2

Android 16

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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