CVE-2026-56942: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In ReadTileInfo of vp9hwd_headers.cc, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability exists in the ReadTileInfo function within the vp9hwd_headers.cc source file of Google Android. Due to a missing bounds check, an out-of-bounds write can occur. This flaw can be exploited remotely to escalate privileges without needing any additional execution privileges or user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to escalate privileges remotely on an affected Android device. No user interaction or additional execution privileges are required, increasing the risk of exploitation. However, there is no indication of known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-56942: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In ReadTileInfo of vp9hwd_headers.cc, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Android
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability exists in the ReadTileInfo function within the vp9hwd_headers.cc source file of Google Android. Due to a missing bounds check, an out-of-bounds write can occur. This flaw can be exploited remotely to escalate privileges without needing any additional execution privileges or user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to escalate privileges remotely on an affected Android device. No user interaction or additional execution privileges are required, increasing the risk of exploitation. However, there is no indication of known exploits in the wild at this time.
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
- 2026-06-23T16:13:58.908Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa992c755bf5e2cf53bfafe
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:47:35 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 19:17:43 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 03:17:27 UTC
Views: 8
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