In get_global_config_item_addr of gc.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0000
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| Title | Local Privilege Escalation via Out-of-Bounds Read in Android gc.c | |
| Weaknesses | CWE-787 |
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:45:00 +0000
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| First Time appeared |
Google
Google android |
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Google
Google android |
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:45:00 +0000
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| Description | In get_global_config_item_addr of gc.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. | |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: Google_Devices
Published:
Updated: 2026-09-15T18:34:15.464Z
Reserved: 2026-06-23T16:20:45.088Z
Link: CVE-2026-56978
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Status : Received
Published: 2026-09-15T19:17:29.540
Modified: 2026-09-15T19:17:29.540
Link: CVE-2026-56978
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OpenCVE Enrichment
Updated: 2026-09-16T00:15:15Z
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