CVE-2026-55290: Information disclosure in Google Android
Description
In setTo of ResourceTypes.cpp, there is a possible out-of-bounds heap read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 3.3low
Affected software
Android
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds heap read in the setTo function of ResourceTypes.cpp in Google Android due to a missing bounds check. This flaw can cause local information disclosure without requiring elevated privileges or user interaction. The CVSS score is 3.3 (low severity) with an attack vector of local access and low complexity. The affected versions explicitly include Android versions 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or remediation information is provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and low privileges can exploit this vulnerability to read out-of-bounds heap memory, potentially disclosing sensitive information. There is no impact on integrity or availability, and no user interaction is required for exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided in the input data. Until a patch is available, limit local access to trusted users and monitor vendor communications for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-16T17:43:25.295Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa0561bacd9273b490f55c7
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:19 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 01:42:17 UTC
Last updated: 10/21/2026, 13:20:22 UTC
Views: 51
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