CVE-2026-55290: Information disclosure in Google Android
CVE-2026-55290 is an information disclosure vulnerability in Google Android affecting specific versions. It arises from a missing bounds check in the setTo function of ResourceTypes.cpp, leading to a possible out-of-bounds heap read. Exploitation does not require additional execution privileges or user interaction.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Android's ResourceTypes.cpp file involves a missing bounds check in the setTo function, which can cause an out-of-bounds heap read. This flaw allows local attackers to disclose information from memory without needing elevated privileges or 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
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to read memory beyond intended bounds, potentially exposing sensitive information. No additional execution privileges or user interaction are required, increasing the risk of local information disclosure. There is no indication of remote exploitation or privilege escalation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented at this time.
CVE-2026-55290: Information disclosure in Google Android
Description
CVE-2026-55290 is an information disclosure vulnerability in Google Android affecting specific versions. It arises from a missing bounds check in the setTo function of ResourceTypes.cpp, leading to a possible out-of-bounds heap read. Exploitation does not require additional execution privileges or user interaction.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Android's ResourceTypes.cpp file involves a missing bounds check in the setTo function, which can cause an out-of-bounds heap read. This flaw allows local attackers to disclose information from memory without needing elevated privileges or 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
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to read memory beyond intended bounds, potentially exposing sensitive information. No additional execution privileges or user interaction are required, increasing the risk of local information disclosure. There is no indication of remote exploitation or privilege escalation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-16T17:43:25.295Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa0561bacd9273b490f55c7
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:19 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 18:59:31 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 01:16:53 UTC
Views: 6
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