CVE-2026-49882: Remote code execution in Google Android
CVE-2026-49882 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Google Android affecting specific versions. It arises from a heap buffer overflow in the rw_mfc_handle_read_op function in rw_mfc.cc. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional privileges. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a heap buffer overflow in the rw_mfc_handle_read_op function within the rw_mfc.cc source file of Google Android. The flaw allows remote code execution without needing extra execution privileges or user interaction. The affected Android versions explicitly include 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. There is no CVSS score or vendor advisory detailing remediation or patch availability at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on affected Android devices without requiring user interaction or elevated privileges. This could lead to full compromise of the device depending on the attacker's payload. No known exploits in the wild have been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users and administrators should monitor for updates from Google and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2026-49882: Remote code execution in Google Android
Description
CVE-2026-49882 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Google Android affecting specific versions. It arises from a heap buffer overflow in the rw_mfc_handle_read_op function in rw_mfc.cc. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional privileges. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a heap buffer overflow in the rw_mfc_handle_read_op function within the rw_mfc.cc source file of Google Android. The flaw allows remote code execution without needing extra execution privileges or user interaction. The affected Android versions explicitly include 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. There is no CVSS score or vendor advisory detailing remediation or patch availability at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on affected Android devices without requiring user interaction or elevated privileges. This could lead to full compromise of the device depending on the attacker's payload. No known exploits in the wild have been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users and administrators should monitor for updates from Google and apply patches promptly once available.
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: 6aa05619acd9273b490f557b
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:17 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 19:22:53 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 19:52:19 UTC
Views: 2
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