CVE-2026-0170: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In Vp9DecodeFrameTag of vp9hwd_headers.cc, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a missing bounds check. 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-2026-0170 exists in the Vp9DecodeFrameTag function of the vp9hwd_headers.cc source file in Google Android. Due to a missing bounds check, an out-of-bounds write can occur, potentially allowing an attacker to escalate privileges remotely without needing extra execution privileges or user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected Android device, potentially compromising system integrity or security. No user interaction is required, increasing the risk of automated or remote exploitation. However, no known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-0170: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In Vp9DecodeFrameTag of vp9hwd_headers.cc, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a missing bounds check. 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
Affected software
Android
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-0170 exists in the Vp9DecodeFrameTag function of the vp9hwd_headers.cc source file in Google Android. Due to a missing bounds check, an out-of-bounds write can occur, potentially allowing an attacker to escalate privileges remotely without needing extra execution privileges or user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected Android device, potentially compromising system integrity or security. No user interaction is required, increasing the risk of automated or remote exploitation. However, no known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Google_Devices
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-23T08:45:13.161Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa992c055bf5e2cf53bf4d6
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:47:28 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 19:47:10 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 03:06:28 UTC
Views: 4
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