CVE-2026-56989 Memory corruption in Android
A missing bounds check allows local attackers with System privileges to perform an out-of-bounds write, leading to privilege escalation.
- 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-2026-56989?
CVE-2026-56989 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 locations, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a missing 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-2026-56989?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-56989?
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-2026-56989 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-56989 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-508704693, GHSA-wg5f-jcm7-9q9p, PUB-A-508704693.