CVE-2026-49884

Out-of-Bounds Write in Android MFC Handling Allows Local Privilege Escalation

Published Sep 8, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In rw_mfc_handle_read_op of rw_mfc.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write 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.

Remediation

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CPEs 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:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Title Out-of-Bounds Write in Android MFC Handling Allows Local Privilege Escalation
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Title Out-of-Bounds Write in Android's MFC Handler Allows Local Privilege Escalation
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Title Out-of-Bounds Write in Android's MFC Handler Allows Local Privilege Escalation
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Title Android Local Privilege Escalation via Out‑of‑Bounds Write in MFC Handle Read Operation
Weaknesses CWE-123
CWE-787
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Weaknesses CWE-120
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Google
Google android
Vendors & Products Google
Google android
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Title Android Local Privilege Escalation via Out‑of‑Bounds Write in MFC Handle Read Operation
Weaknesses CWE-123
CWE-787
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Description In rw_mfc_handle_read_op of rw_mfc.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write 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.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
google_android
Published
Updated
Sep 10, 2026, 1:35 PM
Reserved
Jun 2, 2026, 2:29 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Sep 8, 2026, 7:17 PM
Modified
Sep 23, 2026, 7:20 PM