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CVE-2026-28639: Remote code execution in Google Android

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-28639cvecve-2026-28639
Published: 09/08/2026 (09/08/2026, 18:05:15 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Android

Description

CVE-2026-28639 is a vulnerability in Google Android involving a possible out-of-bounds write in the rw_mfc_handle_read_op function of rw_mfc.cc. This logic error can lead to local privilege escalation without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability affects specific Android versions 14 through 17 and 16-qpr2. No CVSS score or official patch information is currently available.

Affected software

Affected versions
=17=16=15=14

AI-Powered Analysis

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AILast updated: 09/08/2026, 19:38:33 UTC

Technical Analysis

The vulnerability CVE-2026-28639 exists in the rw_mfc_handle_read_op function within the rw_mfc.cc source file of Google Android. A logic error causes a potential out-of-bounds write, which may be exploited to escalate privileges locally. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges. The affected versions explicitly include Android versions 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. There is no available CVSS score or vendor advisory specifying remediation status or patches.

Potential Impact

This vulnerability allows an attacker with local access to escalate privileges on the affected Android devices without needing further execution privileges or user interaction. This could enable unauthorized actions at a higher privilege level, potentially compromising device security.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been documented at this time.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
google_android
Date Reserved
2026-03-02T19:11:13.944Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6aa05612acd9273b490f543f

Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:10 UTC

Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 19:38:33 UTC

Last updated: 09/08/2026, 19:38:33 UTC

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