CVE-2026-55290 Information disclosure in Android
A missing bounds check in Android's ResourceTypes.cpp allows local attackers to read heap memory, potentially disclosing sensitive information 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-2026-55290?
CVE-2026-55290 is a low-severity 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 setTo of ResourceTypes.cpp, there is a possible out-of-bounds heap read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-55290?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-55290?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2026-55290 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-55290 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-499091487, ASB-A-499091487, GHSA-27r7-68mf-qwvx.