CVE-2026-55280 Memory corruption in Android

High 8.8 Published Updated

An out-of-bounds write in Android allows remote attackers to escalate privileges without user interaction or additional execution privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2026-55280?

CVE-2026-55280 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 5 Oct 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In multiple locations, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to uninitialized data. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-457

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-55280?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2026-55280?

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-2026-55280 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-55280 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-522373576, ASB-A-522373576, GHSA-6jw5-hqjj-288p.

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