CVE-2026-55265
Received Received - Intake

Out of Bounds Read in Android PduParser

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-55265, 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 PduParser.java, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to a remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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Published
2026-10-05
Last Modified
2026-10-05
Generated
2026-10-05
AI Q&A
2026-10-05
EPSS Evaluated
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Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 5 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
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 ID Description
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 is a missing bounds check in PduParser.java functions that could allow an out of bounds read. This means the program might try to read memory outside the intended range, potentially causing a crash or denial of service.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service on affected systems without needing additional privileges or user interaction. This means devices running vulnerable software might become unresponsive or crash.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to a remote denial of service, which may impact the availability of systems handling sensitive data. For GDPR, this could affect the right to access and availability of services. For HIPAA, it may disrupt the availability of protected health information systems.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from Google for Android systems. Monitor official Android security bulletins for updates related to PduParser.java. Disable or restrict access to affected components if patches are not immediately available.

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