CVE-2026-55343 Memory corruption in Android

High 8.0 Published Updated

An out-of-bounds write in Android's IMS media audio player allows remote code execution via user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2026-55343?

CVE-2026-55343 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 15 Sep 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

In decodeAmr of ImsMediaAudioPlayer.cpp, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-55343?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2026-55343?

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-2026-55343 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-55343 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-497824503, GHSA-gh4x-w3x7-v88q, PUB-A-497824503.

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