CVE-2026-49918: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
CVE-2026-49918 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android versions 16-qpr2 and 17. It involves a possible out of bounds write caused by an integer overflow in multiple functions. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Android arises from an integer overflow that leads to an out of bounds write in multiple functions. This flaw allows a local attacker to escalate privileges without needing extra execution rights or user interaction. The affected versions explicitly include Android 16-qpr2 and 17. No CVSS score or vendor remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected Android devices. This could enable unauthorized access or control beyond the attacker's original permissions. No information about active exploitation in the wild is reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. No temporary or official fixes are currently documented.
CVE-2026-49918: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
CVE-2026-49918 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android versions 16-qpr2 and 17. It involves a possible out of bounds write caused by an integer overflow in multiple functions. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges.
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Android arises from an integer overflow that leads to an out of bounds write in multiple functions. This flaw allows a local attacker to escalate privileges without needing extra execution rights or user interaction. The affected versions explicitly include Android 16-qpr2 and 17. No CVSS score or vendor remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected Android devices. This could enable unauthorized access or control beyond the attacker's original permissions. No information about active exploitation in the wild is reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. No temporary or official fixes are currently documented.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-02T14:43:25.467Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa05619acd9273b490f5583
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:17 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 19:08:35 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 01:16:36 UTC
Views: 6
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