CVE-2026-0161: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In numberOfReportBlocks of RtpSession.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-0161 affects Google Android and is due to an integer overflow in the numberOfReportBlocks function within RtpSession.cpp. This overflow can cause an out-of-bounds write, potentially allowing an attacker to escalate privileges remotely without needing additional execution privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability is published but lacks a CVSS score and no remediation details or patches have been provided yet.
Potential Impact
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely to elevate privileges on the affected Android device without requiring user interaction or additional execution privileges. This could allow unauthorized access or control beyond intended permissions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround has been published at this time.
CVE-2026-0161: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In numberOfReportBlocks of RtpSession.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-0161 affects Google Android and is due to an integer overflow in the numberOfReportBlocks function within RtpSession.cpp. This overflow can cause an out-of-bounds write, potentially allowing an attacker to escalate privileges remotely without needing additional execution privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability is published but lacks a CVSS score and no remediation details or patches have been provided yet.
Potential Impact
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely to elevate privileges on the affected Android device without requiring user interaction or additional execution privileges. This could allow unauthorized access or control beyond intended permissions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround has been published at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Google_Devices
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-23T08:44:58.789Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a31a4640b89be68881526a8
Added to database: 6/16/2026, 7:30:44 PM
Last enriched: 6/16/2026, 7:46:22 PM
Last updated: 6/17/2026, 5:09:41 AM
Views: 6
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