High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Sep 8, 2026· Updated Sep 24, 2026
CVE-2026-49918
CVE-2026-49918
Description
In multiple functions, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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Affected products
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References
1- source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-09-01nvdVendor Advisory
News mentions
2- Android Security Update September 2026 – Fix for Critical Flaws that Enable RCE AttacksCyber Security News · Sep 9, 2026
- Android-x86: 25 Vulnerabilities Disclosed Together, Including Critical RCE FlawsVypr Intelligence · Sep 8, 2026