CVE-2026-55294
In ihevcd_get_tu_data_size of ihevcd_utils.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a...
CVE-2026-55294 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.8) in Google Android, published September 1, 2026. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.10%, the 0th percentile. Fixed in platform/external/libhevc 17-next:2026-09-01.
- Severity
- 7.8 HighCVSS 3.1, CVE List
- Exploit chance
- 0.10%EPSS, 0th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
17-next:2026-09-01platform/external/libhevc +5 more
Description
In ihevcd_get_tu_data_size of ihevcd_utils.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- Low
- User interaction
- None
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
platform/external/libhevcAndroid | 17-next:0 up to 17-next:2026-09-01, plus listed versions 17-next | 17-next:2026-09-01 |
platform/external/libhevcAndroid | 15:0 up to 15:2026-09-01, plus listed versions 15 | 15:2026-09-01 |
platform/external/libhevcAndroid | 16:0 up to 16:2026-09-01, plus listed versions 16 | 16:2026-09-01 |
platform/external/libhevcAndroid | 16-qpr2:0 up to 16-qpr2:2026-09-01, plus listed versions 16-qpr2 | 16-qpr2:2026-09-01 |
platform/external/libhevcAndroid | 17:0 up to 17:2026-09-01, plus listed versions 17 | 17:2026-09-01 |
platform/external/libhevcAndroid | 14:0 up to 14:2026-09-01, plus listed versions 14 | 14:2026-09-01 |
What each source reports
CVE List Score used
In ihevcd_get_tu_data_size of ihevcd_utils.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
- Record
CVE-2026-55294- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-122
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2026-74021
In ihevcd_get_tu_data_size of ihevcd_utils.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
- Record
EUVD-2026-74021- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-276x-m8jj-77r6
In ihevcd_get_tu_data_size of ihevcd_utils.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a...
In ihevcd_get_tu_data_size of ihevcd_utils.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
- Record
GHSA-276x-m8jj-77r6- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-122
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
NVD
In ihevcd_get_tu_data_size of ihevcd_utils.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
- Record
CVE-2026-55294- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-122
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVASB-A-505000651No score
In ihevcd_get_tu_data_size of ihevcd_utils.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
- Record
ASB-A-505000651- Updated
- 2026-11-10
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | OSV | |
| first indexed | CVE List, EUVD, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.