Google Android RTCP Packet out-of-bounds

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4.3$5k-$25k2.84-

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android. Impacted is an unknown function of the component RTCP Packet Handler. Such manipulation leads to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-0165. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (version unknown). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the component RTCP Packet Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

In several functions of the RTCP packet decoder, there is a possible out-of-bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-0165 since 10/23/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 06/17/2026).

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-37197). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

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
06/17/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-0165 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-0165
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-371420
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 06/16/2026 22:01
Updated: 06/17/2026 04:11
Changes: 06/16/2026 22:01 (54), 06/17/2026 04:11 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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