CVE-2026-49937
Received Received - Intake

Out of Bounds Read in Android MessageQueueBase

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-49937, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-10-05

Last updated on: 2026-10-05

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

Description

In multiple functions of MessageQueueBase.h, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an incorrect 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
2026-10-05
Last Modified
2026-10-05
Generated
2026-10-05
AI Q&A
2026-10-05
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
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Affected Vendors & Products

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Google Android 17
Google Android 16-qpr2
Google Android 16
Google Android 15
Google Android 14

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Exploitability

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CWE-119 The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves an out of bounds read in multiple functions of MessageQueueBase.h due to incorrect bounds checking. It allows local privilege escalation without needing extra execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain higher privileges on your device, potentially accessing sensitive data or performing unauthorized actions. No user interaction is required for exploitation.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from Google for Android components. Monitor official Android security bulletins for updates related to MessageQueueBase.h. Disable unnecessary system components if patches are delayed.

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