CVE-2026-55277: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In checkUiccListenConfigNeeded of RoutingManager.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote (proximal/adjacent) code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-55277 exists in the RoutingManager.cpp component of Google Android, specifically in the checkUiccListenConfigNeeded function. A missing bounds check leads to a potential out-of-bounds write, which could be exploited by an attacker in close proximity to execute code remotely with elevated privileges. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional privileges. The affected versions explicitly include Android 16-qpr2 and 17. There is no CVSS score or vendor advisory indicating a fix or mitigation at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in an attacker executing code remotely with elevated privileges on affected Android devices. This could compromise device integrity and security without requiring user interaction. However, there are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or mitigation has been published by Google as of now.
CVE-2026-55277: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In checkUiccListenConfigNeeded of RoutingManager.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote (proximal/adjacent) code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.0high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-55277 exists in the RoutingManager.cpp component of Google Android, specifically in the checkUiccListenConfigNeeded function. A missing bounds check leads to a potential out-of-bounds write, which could be exploited by an attacker in close proximity to execute code remotely with elevated privileges. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional privileges. The affected versions explicitly include Android 16-qpr2 and 17. There is no CVSS score or vendor advisory indicating a fix or mitigation at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in an attacker executing code remotely with elevated privileges on affected Android devices. This could compromise device integrity and security without requiring user interaction. However, there are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or mitigation has been published by Google as of now.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-16T17:41:51.646Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa0561bacd9273b490f55c3
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:19 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 18:59:38 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 02:04:53 UTC
Views: 9
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