google android CVE-2026-49937 is a vulnerability in Google Android
Published on October 5, 2026

In multiple functions of MessageQueueBase.h, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2026-49937 can be exploited with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.

Attack Vector:
LOCAL
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
LOW
User Interaction:
NONE
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
HIGH
Integrity Impact:
HIGH
Availability Impact:
HIGH

Weakness Type

What is a Buffer Overflow Vulnerability?

The software performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.

CVE-2026-49937 has been classified to as a Buffer Overflow vulnerability or weakness.


Products Associated with CVE-2026-49937

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Affected Versions

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