CVE-2026-0171: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In multiple locations, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves multiple out-of-bounds write conditions due to logic errors in the Android codebase. These flaws could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely with elevated privileges, bypassing normal security restrictions. No user interaction is required for exploitation, increasing the risk of automated or remote attacks. The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-0171 and affects Google Android. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to remote code execution with elevated privileges on affected Android devices without requiring user interaction. This could allow attackers to fully compromise the device's security and control its operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the available data.
CVE-2026-0171: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Android
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves multiple out-of-bounds write conditions due to logic errors in the Android codebase. These flaws could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely with elevated privileges, bypassing normal security restrictions. No user interaction is required for exploitation, increasing the risk of automated or remote attacks. The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-0171 and affects Google Android. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to remote code execution with elevated privileges on affected Android devices without requiring user interaction. This could allow attackers to fully compromise the device's security and control its operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the available data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Google_Devices
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-23T08:45:14.470Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa992c055bf5e2cf53bf4d7
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:47:28 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 19:47:07 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 03:07:55 UTC
Views: 5
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