Out-of-bounds read in Android PduParser.java enables denial of service
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Denial of service
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · None · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CISA ADP. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-119 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
Google Android versions from 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2 and 17 are affected. A missing bounds check in multiple functions of PduParser.java allows an out-of-bounds read (CWE-119). A remote attacker with low privileges and no user interaction can cause a denial of service.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-29
Description from the CNA
In multiple functions of PduParser.java, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to a remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Android | 17; 16-qpr2; 16; 15; 14 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Android VendorGoogle Affected 17; 16-qpr2; 16; 15; 14 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 5
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:google:android:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 14.0 | Vulnerable | |
| cpe:2.3:o:google:android:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 15.0 | Vulnerable | |
| cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:* | 16.0 | Vulnerable | |
| cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:qpr2:*:*:*:*:*:* | 16.0 qpr2 | Vulnerable | |
| cpe:2.3:o:google:android:17.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:* | 17.0 | Vulnerable |
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 14.0 Vulnerable ·Google
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 15.0 Vulnerable ·Google
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 16.0 Vulnerable ·Google
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:qpr2:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 16.0 qpr2 Vulnerable ·Google
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:17.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 17.0 Vulnerable ·Google
Remediation
The sources list no fixed version for Android.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-29
Timeline
- 2026-10-05 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-55265
- 2026-10-06 CVSS score added · CISA ADP
- 2026-10-06 Weakness changed · CISA ADP
- 2026-10-06 CISA SSVC decision points changed
- 2026-10-06 Alias added: GHSA-4vm2-jjcf-2h53
References
More Google Android vulnerabilities
- TI-2026-42236 Improper authorization in Google Android KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2025-30821 Use after free in Google Android KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2023-17777 Improper privilege management in Google Android KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2025-30872 Integer overflow in Google Android KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.4
- TI-2024-21766 there is a possible way to bypass due to a logic error in the code. KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.1
- TI-2025-30849 Missing authentication in Google Android KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 7.8
Sources
- CVE-2026-55265 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-55265 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-4vm2-jjcf-2h53 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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