CVE-2026-0165 Information disclosure in Android

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can disclose information via out-of-bounds read in RTCP packet decoder, requiring user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2026-0165?

CVE-2026-0165 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 16 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

In several functions of the RTCP packet decoder, there is a possible out-of-bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-125, CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0165?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0165?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2026-0165 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0165 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-491016892, GHSA-42ch-w3xc-h9xw, PUB-A-491016892.

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