Out-of-Bounds Write in Android OpenLogicalChannel

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-25

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

Description

In openLogicalChannel of multiple files, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a missing 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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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-08

Last Modified

2026-09-25

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-10

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-55285

Affected Vendors & Products

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

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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.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds write issue in the openLogicalChannel function of multiple files. It occurs due to a missing bounds check, which could allow an attacker to write data outside the intended memory area. This may lead to local privilege escalation without needing additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker with local access to escalate their privileges on the affected system. Since no additional execution privileges or user interaction are required, it poses a significant risk for unauthorized access or control of the device.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from the vendor as soon as they become available. Monitor official Android security bulletins for updates related to CVE-2026-55285. Disable unnecessary services or applications that may interact with the affected components until patches are applied.

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