CVE-2026-45527: Denial of service in Google Android
CVE-2026-45527 is a vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. It involves an integer overflow in the convertCleanApertureToRect function of HeifCleanAperture.cpp, which can cause a temporary denial of service. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional privileges.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from an integer overflow in the convertCleanApertureToRect function within HeifCleanAperture.cpp in Google Android. The flaw can be triggered remotely to cause a temporary denial of service condition. No user interaction or elevated privileges are necessary for exploitation. The affected versions explicitly include Android 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. No CVSS score or vendor remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in a temporary denial of service on affected Android devices. There is no indication of privilege escalation or persistent compromise. The denial of service is remote and does not require user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is currently provided.
CVE-2026-45527: Denial of service in Google Android
Description
CVE-2026-45527 is a vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. It involves an integer overflow in the convertCleanApertureToRect function of HeifCleanAperture.cpp, which can cause a temporary denial of service. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional privileges.
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from an integer overflow in the convertCleanApertureToRect function within HeifCleanAperture.cpp in Google Android. The flaw can be triggered remotely to cause a temporary denial of service condition. No user interaction or elevated privileges are necessary for exploitation. The affected versions explicitly include Android 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. No CVSS score or vendor remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in a temporary denial of service on affected Android devices. There is no indication of privilege escalation or persistent compromise. The denial of service is remote and does not require user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is currently provided.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-12T17:37:06.748Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa05619acd9273b490f5571
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:17 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 19:23:15 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 00:52:05 UTC
Views: 3
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