CVE-2026-49884 Memory corruption in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

A local attacker can exploit an out-of-bounds write in the Android NFC stack 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-2026-49884?

CVE-2026-49884 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 rw_mfc_handle_read_op of rw_mfc.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-49884?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2026-49884?

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-2026-49884 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-49884 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as A-503557185, ASB-A-503557185, GHSA-6qx6-pqfj-47mc.

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