Heap Buffer Overflow in Android PduParser

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-24

Assigner: Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)

Description

In parseParts of PduParser.java, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a heap buffer overflow. 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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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-08

Last Modified

2026-09-24

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-09

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-49932

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	android	14.0
google	android	15.0
google	android	16.0
google	android	16.0
google	android	17.0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

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 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the parseParts function of PduParser.java. It allows an out of bounds read, which could lead to local privilege escalation. Exploitation does not require additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain elevated privileges on your system. Since no user interaction is needed, it could be triggered by malicious applications or processes running with limited permissions.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from Android or the affected software vendor immediately. Monitor official advisories for updates and disable any vulnerable services if patches are not immediately available.

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