Google Android mfc_core_nal_q.c __mfc_core_nal_q_get_dec_metadata_sei_nal out-of-bounds write

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9.8$25k-$100k2.68-

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android and classified as critical. The affected element is the function __mfc_core_nal_q_get_dec_metadata_sei_nal of the file mfc_core_nal_q.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-0147. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (the affected version is unknown). It has been declared as very critical. This vulnerability affects the function __mfc_core_nal_q_get_dec_metadata_sei_nal of the file mfc_core_nal_q.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In __mfc_core_nal_q_get_dec_metadata_sei_nal of mfc_core_nal_q.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.

The advisory is available at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-0147 since 10/23/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $25k-$100k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/16/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.8

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Temp Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/23/2025 CVE reserved
06/16/2026 +236 days Advisory disclosed
06/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-0147 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-0147
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-371410
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 06/16/2026 21:58
Changes: 06/16/2026 21:58 (55)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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