Google Android 16 libxml2 out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Google Android 16. This affects an unknown function of the component libxml2. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-26434. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 16. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown code of the component libxml2. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

In libxml2, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a buffer overflow. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-26434 since 02/10/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/07/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 261639 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-26434), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (261639). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.2

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 261639
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-26434

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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

02/10/2025 CVE reserved
09/05/2025 +206 days Advisory disclosed
09/05/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/07/2025 +2 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-26434 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-26434
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-322935
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 09/05/2025 22:14
Updated: 09/07/2025 05:14
Changes: 09/05/2025 22:14 (56), 09/07/2025 05:14 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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