CVE-2026-0117
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
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
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| android | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-787 | The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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