CVE-2026-49937 Memory corruption in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

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.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-514861024, ASB-A-514861024, GHSA-cmhf-gv53-c792.

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