OUT-OF-BOUNDS WRITE IN mfc_core_isr.c OF Google Nest, RCE
CVE-2026-0116 Published on March 10, 2026
In __mfc_handle_released_buf of mfc_core_isr.c, 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 not needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-0116 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.
Weakness Type
What is a Memory Corruption Vulnerability?
The software writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Typically, this can result in corruption of data, a crash, or code execution. The software may modify an index or perform pointer arithmetic that references a memory location that is outside of the boundaries of the buffer. A subsequent write operation then produces undefined or unexpected results.
CVE-2026-0116 has been classified to as a Memory Corruption vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-0116
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Affected Versions
Google Android Version Android kernel is affected by CVE-2026-0116Exploit Probability
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