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CVE-2026-55280

Google Android vulnerability

8.8 HIGHEPSS 0.23%
  1. Published5 Oct 2026

Description

In multiple locations, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to uninitialized data. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Google Android16.0 · 17.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-55280 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-55280 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.23%.

How severe is CVE-2026-55280?

CVE-2026-55280 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-55280?

Affected products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2026-55280?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.