CVE-2026-55280
In multiple locations, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to uninitialized data. This...
CVE-2026-55280 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 8.8) in Google Android, published October 1, 2026. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.23%, the 14th percentile. Fixed in platform/packages/modules/Nfc 17-next:2026-10-01.
- Severity
- 8.8 HighCVSS 3.1, CVE List
- Exploit chance
- 0.23%EPSS, 14th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
17-next:2026-10-01platform/packages/modules/Nfc +3 more
Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to uninitialized data. This could lead to remote 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
- Network
- 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/packages/modules/NfcAndroid | 17-next:0 up to 17-next:2026-10-01, plus listed versions 17-next | 17-next:2026-10-01 |
platform/packages/modules/NfcAndroid | 16:0 up to 16:2026-10-01, plus listed versions 16 | 16:2026-10-01 |
platform/packages/modules/NfcAndroid | 16-qpr2:0 up to 16-qpr2:2026-10-01, plus listed versions 16-qpr2 | 16-qpr2:2026-10-01 |
platform/packages/modules/NfcAndroid | 17:0 up to 17:2026-10-01, plus listed versions 17 | 17:2026-10-01 |
What each source reports
CVE List Score used
In multiple locations, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to uninitialized data. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
- Record
CVE-2026-55280- CVSS 3.1
- 8.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-457
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2026-92609
In multiple locations, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to uninitialized data. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
- Record
EUVD-2026-92609- CVSS 3.1
- 8.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-6jw5-hqjj-288p
In multiple locations, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to uninitialized data. This...
In multiple locations, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to uninitialized data. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
- Record
GHSA-6jw5-hqjj-288p- CVSS 3.1
- 8.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-457
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
NVD
In multiple locations, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to uninitialized data. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
- Record
CVE-2026-55280- CVSS 3.1
- 8.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-457
- Updated
- 2026-11-05
OSVASB-A-522373576No score
In multiple locations, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to uninitialized data. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
- Record
ASB-A-522373576- Updated
- 2026-11-09
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts, references | OSV | |
| first indexed | CVE List, EUVD, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.