CVE-2026-55317 Memory corruption in Android
A local attacker with system privileges can exploit an out-of-bounds write in Android's printf to escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-55317?
CVE-2026-55317 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 15 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In printf of printf.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-55317?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-55317?
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-2026-55317 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-55317 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-511318880, GHSA-2ph5-2xfp-qvgm, PUB-A-511318880.