CVE-2026-55280

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Out-of-Bounds Write in Android OS

Publication date: 2026-10-05

Last updated on: 2026-10-07

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

Description

In multiple locations, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to uninitialized data. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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Meta Information

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-2026-55280

EUVD

EUVD-2026-92609

Affected Vendors & Products

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

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-457	The code uses a variable that has not been initialized, leading to unpredictable or unintended results.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds write issue caused by uninitialized data in multiple locations. It allows remote attackers to escalate privileges without needing additional execution rights or user interaction.

Detection Guidance

This CVE involves an out-of-bounds write due to uninitialized data in Google Android. Detection requires analyzing Android system components for memory corruption or uninitialized variable usage. No specific commands are provided in the available context. Review Android security bulletins and logs for related crashes or privilege escalation events.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain higher privileges on your system, potentially allowing them to take control of your device remotely. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or system functions.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to remote escalation of privilege, which may result in unauthorized access to sensitive data. Such access could violate compliance requirements under GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information security) by exposing personal or protected health information.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from Google for Android devices to address the out-of-bounds write issue. Ensure all affected systems are updated immediately to prevent potential remote privilege escalation.

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