High severity8.4NVD Advisory· Published Sep 15, 2026· Updated Sep 18, 2026

CVE-2026-56986

Description

In multiple files, there is a possible out-of-bounds read due to type confusion. 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

Google/Android2 versions
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)

Patches

Vulnerability mechanics

References

source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2026/2026-09-01nvdVendor Advisory

News mentions

Google Android: 25 Vulnerabilities Disclosed, Enabling Local Privilege Escalation
Vypr Intelligence · Sep 15, 2026

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