BaseFortify

Publication date: 2025-12-11

Last updated on: 2025-12-12

Assigner: Google Devices

Description

In GetHostAddress of gxp_buffer.h, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. 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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Meta Information

Published

2025-12-11

Last Modified

2025-12-12

Generated

2026-07-06

AI Q&A

2025-12-11

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-05

NVD

CVE-2025-36930

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	android	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-120	The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer.
CWE-787	The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, you should update your Google Pixel devices to the latest security patch level, specifically the December 5, 2025 patch or later, which includes fixes for related security issues. Applying the latest firmware updates from the Google Developer site is recommended. [1]

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an out of bounds write in the GetHostAddress function of gxp_buffer.h caused by a missing bounds check. It can be exploited locally to escalate privileges without needing additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow a local attacker to escalate their privileges on the affected system, potentially gaining higher access rights than intended, which could lead to unauthorized actions or access.

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