CVE-2026-55365 Memory corruption in Android
An out-of-bounds write in Android's remap.c allows local attackers with system privileges to escalate privileges without user interaction.
- 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-2026-55365?
CVE-2026-55365 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 multiple functions of remap.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-55365?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-55365?
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-2026-55365 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-55365 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-511555215, GHSA-mccx-jwm4-7rmw, PUB-A-511555215.