CVE-2026-49921: Remote code execution in Google Android
In multiple locations, there is a possible memory safety issue due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a memory safety issue due to a heap buffer overflow in multiple locations within Google Android. Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution without needing additional execution privileges or user interaction. The affected versions explicitly include Android 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. No CVSS score or vendor advisory detailing patch availability is currently provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker could remotely execute arbitrary code on affected Android devices without requiring user interaction or elevated privileges, potentially leading to full compromise of the device.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution with untrusted network traffic and monitor for vendor updates.
CVE-2026-49921: Remote code execution in Google Android
Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible memory safety issue due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a memory safety issue due to a heap buffer overflow in multiple locations within Google Android. Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution without needing additional execution privileges or user interaction. The affected versions explicitly include Android 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. No CVSS score or vendor advisory detailing patch availability is currently provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker could remotely execute arbitrary code on affected Android devices without requiring user interaction or elevated privileges, potentially leading to full compromise of the device.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution with untrusted network traffic and monitor for vendor updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-02T14:43:25.468Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa0561bacd9273b490f55b9
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:19 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 19:08:27 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 01:16:38 UTC
Views: 6
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