VDB-350163 · CVE-2026-0116 · GCVE-0-2026-0116

Google Android mfc_core_isr.c __mfc_handle_released_buf out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Google Android. Affected by this vulnerability is the function __mfc_handle_released_buf of the file mfc_core_isr.c. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-0116. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android (affected version not known). This affects the function __mfc_handle_released_buf of the file mfc_core_isr.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In __mfc_handle_released_buf of mfc_core_isr.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution 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-2026-0116 since 10/23/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/16/2026).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

ADP CISA Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Timelineinfo

10/23/2025 CVE reserved
03/10/2026 +138 days Advisory disclosed
03/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/16/2026 +6 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-0116 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-0116
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-350163
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 03/10/2026 23:52
Updated: 03/16/2026 02:57
Changes: 03/10/2026 23:52 (56), 03/16/2026 02:57 (12)
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