CVE-2026-0170

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Out-of-Bounds Write in VP9 Decoder

Publication date: 2026-09-15

Last updated on: 2026-09-21

Assigner: Google Devices

Description

In Vp9DecodeFrameTag of vp9hwd_headers.cc, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-15

Last Modified

2026-09-21

Generated

2026-10-06

AI Q&A

2026-09-16

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-04

NVD

CVE-2026-0170

EUVD

EUVD-2026-79146

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	android	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

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 is an out-of-bounds write issue in the Vp9DecodeFrameTag function of the vp9hwd_headers.cc file. It occurs due to a missing bounds check, which could allow an attacker to write data outside the intended memory region. This may lead to remote escalation of privilege without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on your system remotely. Since no user interaction or additional privileges are needed, it poses a significant risk for unauthorized access and potential control over affected systems.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed, which may result in unauthorized access to sensitive data. Such access could potentially violate compliance requirements under GDPR and HIPAA by exposing personal or health information.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patch from the September 2026 Pixel Update Bulletin with a security patch level of 2026-09-05 or later to address the vulnerability.

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