CVE-2026-49878 Memory corruption in Android

What is CVE-2026-49878?

CVE-2026-49878 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 5 Oct 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In wpas_handle_robust_av_scs_recv_action of robust_av.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to remote code execution with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-49878?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2026-49878?

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-2026-49878 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-49878 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Other vulnerabilities in Google Android

• CVE-2026-58704 Google Pixel Improper Authorization Exploited High 8.8
• CVE-2025-48543 Android Runtime Use-After-Free Exploited High 8.8
• CVE-2023-35674 Android Framework Privilege Escalation Exploited High 8.8
• CVE-2025-48595 Android Framework Integer Overflow Exploited High 8.4
• CVE-2024-32896 Android Pixel Privilege Escalation Exploited High 8.1

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as A-511544607, ASB-A-511544607, GHSA-vhr3-24wx-f8x2, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-49878.