Buffer overflow in Google Android
CVE-2026-55285
In openLogicalChannel of multiple files, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a missing 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
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.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 16, 16-qpr2, 17
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-55285?
- CVE-2026-55285 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input (Classic Buffer Overflow). CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-09-08.
- How severe is CVE-2026-55285?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.