CVE-2026-0006
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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
In multiple locations, there is a possible out of bounds read and write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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Published
2026-03-02
Last Modified
2026-03-06
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
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CVE-2026-0006
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Vendor Product Version / Range
google android 16.0
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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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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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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