CVE-2026-56967 Memory corruption in Android
A heap buffer overflow in the Android cellular modem allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without user interaction or privileges.
- 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-2026-56967?
CVE-2026-56967 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 Cellular Modem, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to remote (proximal/adjacent) code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-122
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-56967?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-56967?
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-2026-56967 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-56967 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-490004786, GHSA-9vxv-54xv-q68g, PUB-A-490004786.