CVE-2026-45531 Memory corruption in Android
A heap buffer overflow in Android's fsck.c allows local attackers to escalate privileges 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-2026-45531?
CVE-2026-45531 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 read_boot_region of fsck.c, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-122
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-45531?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-45531?
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-2026-45531 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-45531 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-508645975, ASB-A-508645975, GHSA-89v2-4jp2-7ch8.