CVE-2026-0006
Heap Buffer Overflow in Android Enables Remote Code Execution
Publication date: 2026-03-02
Last updated on: 2026-03-06
Assigner: Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| android | 16.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-122 | A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability involves a heap buffer overflow that causes out of bounds read and write operations in multiple locations of the affected software.
Such a flaw can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely without needing any additional execution privileges or user interaction.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is severe as it can lead to remote code execution on the affected system.
An attacker could exploit this flaw to run malicious code remotely without requiring any user interaction or elevated privileges, potentially compromising the system's security and integrity.
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