CVE-2026-49879: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
CVE-2026-49879 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android affecting multiple versions. It involves an out of bounds write caused by an integer overflow in several functions of rw_t3t.cc. Exploitation does not require user interaction and could lead to remote code execution without additional privileges.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Android arises from an integer overflow in multiple functions within the rw_t3t.cc source file, leading to a possible out of bounds write. This memory corruption flaw could allow an attacker to execute code remotely with elevated privileges without needing user interaction. The affected versions explicitly include Android versions 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. No CVSS score or vendor remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely with elevated privileges on affected Android devices without requiring user interaction. This poses a significant security risk as it could lead to full device compromise.
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-2026-49879: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
CVE-2026-49879 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android affecting multiple versions. It involves an out of bounds write caused by an integer overflow in several functions of rw_t3t.cc. Exploitation does not require user interaction and could lead to remote code execution without additional privileges.
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Android arises from an integer overflow in multiple functions within the rw_t3t.cc source file, leading to a possible out of bounds write. This memory corruption flaw could allow an attacker to execute code remotely with elevated privileges without needing user interaction. The affected versions explicitly include Android versions 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. No CVSS score or vendor remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely with elevated privileges on affected Android devices without requiring user interaction. This poses a significant security risk as it could lead to full device compromise.
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
- 2026-06-02T14:29:35.576Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa05619acd9273b490f5577
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:17 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 19:52:22 UTC
Views: 3
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