Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in Android's hppsfilter.c

CVE-2026-58966

What is CVE-2026-58966?

The hppsfilter component of Android is impacted by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability stemming from a stack buffer overflow in multiple functions of hppsfilter.c. This issue allows for local escalation of privilege without requiring any additional execution privileges or user interaction for exploitation. It is crucial for users and administrators to apply the latest security updates to mitigate this vulnerability.

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