CVE-2026-49937

In multiple functions of MessageQueueBase.h, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-10-01	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:o:google:android:14.0:::::::*
	cpe:2.3:o:google:android:15.0:::::::*
	cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:-::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:qpr2::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:google:android:17.0:-::::::

History

07 Oct 2026, 15:11

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
First Time		Google Google android
References	~~() https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-10-01 -~~	() https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-10-01 - Vendor Advisory
CPE		cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:qpr2:::::: cpe:2.3:o:google:android:17.0:-:::::: cpe:2.3:o:google:android:14.0:::::::* cpe:2.3:o:google:android:15.0:::::::* cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:-::::::

05 Oct 2026, 20:17

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
CWE		CWE-119
CVSS	v2 : ~~unknown~~ v3 : ~~unknown~~	v2 : unknown v3 : 7.8

05 Oct 2026, 19:17

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-10-05 19:17

Updated : 2026-10-07 15:11

NVD link : CVE-2026-49937

Mitre link : CVE-2026-49937

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-49937

JSON object : View

Products Affected

google

android

CWE

CWE-119

Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

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