CVE-2026-56978

In get_global_config_item_addr of gc.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Configurations

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cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

18 Sep 2026, 19:49

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPE cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
First Time Google
Google android
References () https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2026/2026-09-01 - () https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2026/2026-09-01 - Vendor Advisory

16 Sep 2026, 17:17

Type Values Removed Values Added
CVSS v2 : unknown
v3 : 7.8
v2 : unknown
v3 : 8.4

16 Sep 2026, 16:17

Type Values Removed Values Added
CWE CWE-120
CWE-125
CVSS v2 : unknown
v3 : unknown
v2 : unknown
v3 : 7.8

Information

Published : 2026-09-15 19:17

Updated : 2026-09-18 19:49


NVD link : CVE-2026-56978

Mitre link : CVE-2026-56978

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-56978


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Products Affected

google

  • android
CWE
CWE-120

Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')

CWE-125

Out-of-bounds Read