CVE-2026-56972: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability
Published Sep 15, 2026
·Updated
In multiple locations, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Google Android
Event History
Sep 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:34 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Does exploitation require user interaction?
No. The description states that user interaction is not needed for exploitation.
2
Is this described as a remotely exploitable issue?
No. The issue is described as a local escalation-of-privilege vulnerability.
3
What execution privilege is stated as necessary for exploitation?
The description states that System execution privileges are needed. No additional prerequisites are provided.