CVE-2026-55323 Memory corruption in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

A heap buffer overflow in Android's fingerprint base update 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-2026-55323?

CVE-2026-55323 is a high-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 gf_base_update_finger_base of gf_base.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-122

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-55323?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2026-55323?

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-2026-55323 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-55323 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as A-512579485, GHSA-7q3x-f5fp-2whq, PUB-A-512579485.

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