CVE-2026-55317: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In printf of printf.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability exists in the printf implementation within Android's printf.c source file, where improper input validation can cause an out-of-bounds write. Exploiting this flaw allows a local attacker to escalate privileges to System level. No user interaction is required for exploitation, indicating that a local process could leverage this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in local privilege escalation to System execution privileges, potentially allowing an attacker to execute code with elevated rights on the affected device.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-55317: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In printf of printf.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.7medium
Affected software
Android
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability exists in the printf implementation within Android's printf.c source file, where improper input validation can cause an out-of-bounds write. Exploiting this flaw allows a local attacker to escalate privileges to System level. No user interaction is required for exploitation, indicating that a local process could leverage this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in local privilege escalation to System execution privileges, potentially allowing an attacker to execute code with elevated rights on the affected device.
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
- 2026-06-16T17:49:57.525Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa992c255bf5e2cf53bf4ee
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:47:30 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 19:32:24 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 03:06:32 UTC
Views: 4
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