CVE-2026-55332

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Out-of-Bounds Write in Android System

Publication date: 2026-09-15

Last updated on: 2026-09-21

Assigner: Google Devices

Description

In multiple locations, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System 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-2026-55332

EUVD

EUVD-2026-78949

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.
CWE-20	The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds write issue caused by improper input validation in multiple locations. It allows an attacker to write data beyond the intended memory boundaries, potentially leading to local privilege escalation. Exploitation requires system execution privileges but no user interaction.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain higher privileges on your system, potentially allowing them to execute arbitrary code with elevated permissions. This could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or system compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to local privilege escalation with system execution privileges, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data. This may impact compliance with GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (healthcare data) by increasing the risk of data breaches or unauthorized disclosure.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply vendor-provided security patches or updates as soon as they become available. Monitor official advisories from the vendor for mitigation guidance. Restrict user access to privileged functions until patches are applied.

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