CVE-2026-49937 Memory corruption in Android
An out-of-bounds read in Android's MessageQueueBase 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-2026-49937?
CVE-2026-49937 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In multiple functions of MessageQueueBase.h, there is a possible out of bounds read 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-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-49937?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-49937?
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-2026-49937 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-49937 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-514861024, ASB-A-514861024, GHSA-cmhf-gv53-c792.