CVE-2026-0156 Null dereference in Android

High 7.5 Published Updated

A missing null check in Android's RTP session handling allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service 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-2026-0156?

CVE-2026-0156 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 16 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In checkSsrcCollisionOnRcv of RtpSession.cpp, there is a possible memory safety issue due to a missing null check. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-476

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0156?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0156?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2026-0156 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0156 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-481274735, GHSA-8jxr-v2g2-q4m3, PUB-A-481274735.

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