What is CVE-2026-49937?

CVE-2026-49937 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-10-05.

How severe is CVE-2026-49937?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Buffer overflow in Google Android

CVE-2026-49937

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.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

Published 2026-10-05 · last modified 2026-10-06.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

EPSS exploit prediction

No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 14, 15, 16

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-119 — Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

References

source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-10-01

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-49937?: CVE-2026-49937 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-10-05.
How severe is CVE-2026-49937?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.