CVE-2026-0117
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Out-of-Bounds Write in mfc_dec_v4l2.c Causes Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-03-10

Last updated on: 2026-03-11

Assigner: Google Devices

Description
In mfc_dec_dqbuf of mfc_dec_v4l2.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect 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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Published
2026-03-10
Last Modified
2026-03-11
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-0117
EUVD
EUVD-2026-10844
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google android *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-787 The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the mfc_dec_dqbuf function of the mfc_dec_v4l2.c file, where an incorrect bounds check can cause an out of bounds write.

Because of this flaw, an attacker could potentially write data outside the intended memory boundaries.

Exploitation does not require any user interaction or additional execution privileges.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow a local attacker to escalate their privileges on the affected system.

Since no additional execution privileges or user interaction are needed, an attacker with local access could exploit this to gain higher privileges.

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