CVE-2026-55266

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Heap Overflow in Android libufdt Vendor Component

Publication date: 2026-10-05

Last updated on: 2026-10-07

Assigner: Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)

Description

In qsort of libufdt_sysdeps_vendor.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to resource exhaustion. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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Published

2026-10-05

Last Modified

2026-10-07

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-10-05

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-55266

EUVD

EUVD-2026-92606

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	android	14.0
google	android	15.0
google	android	16.0
google	android	16.0
google	android	17.0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-400	The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds write issue in the qsort function of libufdt_sysdeps_vendor.c. It occurs due to resource exhaustion, which can lead to a local escalation of privilege. No additional execution privileges or user interaction are required for exploitation.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to the qsort function in libufdt_sysdeps_vendor.c and requires code-level detection. No direct network or system commands can detect it without inspecting the source code or binary for the affected function. Review the Android source code for qsort implementations in libufdt_sysdeps_vendor.c to identify potential issues.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on your device. Since it requires no additional permissions or user interaction, it poses a significant risk for unauthorized access and potential control over affected systems.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to local privilege escalation, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data. This may impact compliance with GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health data security) by increasing the risk of data breaches or unauthorized access to protected information.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from Google for Android systems to address the qsort vulnerability in libufdt_sysdeps_vendor.c. Monitor official Android security bulletins for updates.

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