CVE-2026-56945 Memory corruption in Android

High 7.8 Published 15 Sep 2026 Updated 16 Sep 2026

A confused deputy vulnerability in the Android VPU allows local attackers to achieve privilege escalation via an out-of-bounds write 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-2026-56945?

CVE-2026-56945 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 VPU, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a confused deputy. 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-441

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-56945?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2026-56945?

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-2026-56945 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-56945 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as A-508716189, GHSA-g689-j56f-p5hx, PUB-A-508716189.