CVE-2026-56972

Received Received - Intake

Out-of-Bounds Write in Android System

Publication date: 2026-09-15

Last updated on: 2026-09-18

Assigner: Google Devices

Description

In multiple locations, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. 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

2026-09-18

Generated

2026-10-06

AI Q&A

2026-09-16

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-04

NVD

CVE-2026-56972

EUVD

EUVD-2026-78977

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	android	*

Helpful Resources

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 caused by incorrect bounds checking in multiple locations. It allows an attacker to write data beyond the intended memory area, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution or privilege escalation.

Impact Analysis

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

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows local privilege escalation with system execution privileges required. It could potentially lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, which may impact compliance with GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health data security) if exploited. The CVSS score indicates high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply vendor-provided security patches or updates as soon as they become available. Monitor official advisories from the vendor for specific mitigation steps. Since this is a local privilege escalation issue, restrict untrusted user access to systems until patched.

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