CVE-2026-0113 Memory corruption in Android

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An out-of-bounds write in Android's SMS utilities allows remote attackers to escalate privileges without user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2026-0113?

CVE-2026-0113 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 10 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In ns_GetUserData of ns_SmscbUtilities.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0113?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0113?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2026-0113 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0113 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-441209133, GHSA-228j-8x4w-rvcx, PUB-A-441209133.

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