CVE-2026-55277 Memory corruption in Android

High 8.0 Published Updated

A missing bounds check in Android's RoutingManager allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an out-of-bounds write 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-2026-55277?

CVE-2026-55277 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 checkUiccListenConfigNeeded of RoutingManager.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote (proximal/adjacent) code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-55277?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2026-55277?

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-2026-55277 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-55277 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-524820424, ASB-A-524820424, GHSA-m78g-4q2m-5f2m.

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