CVE-2026-55286
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Out-of-Bounds Write in Android stpropnci Component

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-55286, 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 stpropnci_process of stpropnci.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write 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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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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Google Android 17

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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 is an out of bounds write issue in the stpropnci_process function of stpropnci.cc. It occurs due to an incorrect bounds check, which could allow an attacker to write outside the intended memory area. This could 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 and potential control over the device.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from Google for Android systems to address the out of bounds write issue in stpropnci.cc. Monitor official Android security bulletins for updates.

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