CVE-2026-28583 Memory corruption in Android
A logical error in Android's camera metadata validation allows local attackers to perform an out-of-bounds write, leading to privilege escalation without user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-28583?
CVE-2026-28583 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 8 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In validate_camera_metadata_structure of camera_metadata.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a logical error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-28583?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28583?
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-2026-28583 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-28583 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-486597445, ASB-A-486597445, GHSA-j9v6-rcg9-grmm.