CVE-2026-55294: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In ihevcd_get_tu_data_size of ihevcd_utils.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from a heap buffer overflow in the Android component handling video decoding (ihevcd_get_tu_data_size in ihevcd_utils.c). The out of bounds write can lead to local escalation of privilege without needing extra execution privileges or user interaction. The affected Android versions explicitly include 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. There is no CVSS score or vendor advisory indicating patch availability or mitigation at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on the affected Android device. This could enable the attacker to gain higher-level access than intended, potentially compromising system integrity. No remote exploitation or user interaction is required, increasing the risk in scenarios where local access is possible.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround has been published. Users and administrators should monitor for updates from Google regarding patches or mitigations for this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-55294: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In ihevcd_get_tu_data_size of ihevcd_utils.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from a heap buffer overflow in the Android component handling video decoding (ihevcd_get_tu_data_size in ihevcd_utils.c). The out of bounds write can lead to local escalation of privilege without needing extra execution privileges or user interaction. The affected Android versions explicitly include 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. There is no CVSS score or vendor advisory indicating patch availability or mitigation at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on the affected Android device. This could enable the attacker to gain higher-level access than intended, potentially compromising system integrity. No remote exploitation or user interaction is required, increasing the risk in scenarios where local access is possible.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround has been published. Users and administrators should monitor for updates from Google regarding patches or mitigations for this vulnerability.
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: 6aa0561bacd9273b490f55c9
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:19 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 18:59:28 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 02:02:10 UTC
Views: 7
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