CVE-2026-55301: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In Wave6VpuDecFlush of wave6.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a missing bounds check. 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
The vulnerability CVE-2026-55301 exists in the Wave6VpuDecFlush function within the wave6.c source file of Google Android. Due to a missing bounds check, an out-of-bounds write can occur, potentially allowing a local attacker to escalate privileges without needing extra execution rights or user involvement.
Potential Impact
A local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges on the affected Android device. No additional execution privileges or user interaction are required, which increases the risk of successful exploitation. However, there is no information about active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-55301: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In Wave6VpuDecFlush of wave6.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Affected software
Android
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-55301 exists in the Wave6VpuDecFlush function within the wave6.c source file of Google Android. Due to a missing bounds check, an out-of-bounds write can occur, potentially allowing a local attacker to escalate privileges without needing extra execution rights or user involvement.
Potential Impact
A local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges on the affected Android device. No additional execution privileges or user interaction are required, which increases the risk of successful exploitation. However, there is no information about active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Google_Devices
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-16T17:47:22.542Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa992c255bf5e2cf53bf4ea
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:47:30 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 19:46:37 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 03:07:54 UTC
Views: 4
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