Google Android up to 17 rw_t3t rw_t3t.cc integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Google Android 14/15/16/16-qpr2/17. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file rw_t3t.cc of the component rw_t3t. Executing a manipulation can lead to integer overflow. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-49879. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Google Android 14/15/16/16-qpr2/17. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file rw_t3t.cc of the component rw_t3t. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In multiple functions of rw_t3t.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. 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-2026-49879 since 06/02/2026. 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 09/08/2026).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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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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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

06/02/2026 CVE reserved
09/08/2026 +98 days Advisory disclosed
09/08/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/08/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-49879 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-49879
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-400330
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 09/08/2026 21:42
Changes: 09/08/2026 21:42 (58)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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