Buffer overflow in Google Android
CVE-2026-0030
In __host_check_page_state_range of mem_protect.c, 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.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.002 (4.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.4 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions Android kernel
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@android.com (Product, Patch)
- security@android.com (Product, Patch)
- security@android.com (Product, Patch)
- security@android.com (vendor-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-0030?
- CVE-2026-0030 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 8.4/10. Published 2026-03-02.
- How severe is CVE-2026-0030?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.4 out of 10.