CVE-2026-45515: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In a2dp_vendor_opus_decoder_decode_packet of a2dp_vendor_opus_decoder.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Android
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a heap buffer overflow in the a2dp_vendor_opus_decoder_decode_packet function within a2dp_vendor_opus_decoder.cc in Google Android. The flaw allows an out-of-bounds write that can lead to local privilege escalation without needing further execution privileges or user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in local escalation of privileges on affected Android devices, potentially allowing an attacker to gain higher-level access than intended. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official remediation information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-12T17:34:26.824Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa05616acd9273b490f5512
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:14 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 01:54:40 UTC
Last updated: 10/24/2026, 03:05:09 UTC
Views: 53
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