Buffer overflow in Google Android
CVE-2026-0117
In mfc_dec_dqbuf of mfc_dec_v4l2.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: 0.001 (0.2th 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
- dsap-vuln-management@google.com (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-0117?
- CVE-2026-0117 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 8.4/10. Published 2026-03-10.
- How severe is CVE-2026-0117?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.4 out of 10.