CVE-2026-0177

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Out-of-Bounds Read in Crypto-AES.c Leading to Local Information Disclosure

Publication date: 2026-09-15

Last updated on: 2026-09-21

Assigner: Google Devices

Description

In do_sss_aes_gcm_256_op of crypto-aes.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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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-2026-0177

EUVD

EUVD-2026-79148

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	android	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-120	The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer.
CWE-125	The product reads 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 read in the function do_sss_aes_gcm_256_op of crypto-aes.c. It occurs because there is a missing bounds check, which could allow reading memory outside the intended range. Exploitation requires system execution privileges and could lead to local information disclosure.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker with system execution privileges to read sensitive information from memory on the affected system. Since user interaction is not required, it may be exploited without the victim's knowledge.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. It may impact compliance with GDPR or HIPAA if sensitive data is exposed, but specific regulatory effects depend on the system's use case and data handled.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches or updates from the vendor for the affected crypto-aes.c component. Ensure system execution privileges are restricted and unnecessary access is minimized to reduce potential exploitation.

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