CVE-2025-26416: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 1, 2025
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Updated

In initializeSwizzler of SkBmpStandardCodec.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android=13.0
Google Android=14.0
Google Android=15.0
Google Android
android/platform/external/skia>=15-next:0<15-next:2025-04-01
15-next:2025-04-01
android/platform/external/skia>=15:0<15:2025-04-01
15:2025-04-01
android/platform/external/skia>=13:0<13:2025-04-01
13:2025-04-01
android/platform/external/skia>=14:0<14:2025-04-01
14:2025-04-01
debian/webkit2gtk<=2.50.6-1~deb12u2, <=2.50.6-1~deb12u1, <=2.52.6-1~deb13u1, <=2.52.6-1
2.54.0-1~deb13u32.54.2-2
debian/wpewebkit<=2.38.6-1, <=2.48.3-1
2.54.2-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/external/skia to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15-next:2025-04-01
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/external/skia to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15:2025-04-01
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/external/skia to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13:2025-04-01
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/external/skia to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14:2025-04-01
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/webkit2gtk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.54.0-1~deb13u3Fixed in 2.54.2-2
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/wpewebkit to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.54.2-1

Event History

Apr 1, 2025
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Apr 7, 2025
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 2, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:11 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-26416?

CVE-2025-26416 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote escalation of privilege.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-26416?

To fix CVE-2025-26416, you should update your Google Android software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What causes CVE-2025-26416?

CVE-2025-26416 is caused by a heap buffer overflow in the initializeSwizzler function of SkBmpStandardCodec.cpp.

4

Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2025-26416?

No, user interaction is not required to exploit CVE-2025-26416.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2025-26416?

The potential consequences of CVE-2025-26416 include unauthorized remote escalation of privileges, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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