Google Android up to 17 rw_mfc.cc rw_mfc_handle_read_op out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as very critical has been identified in Google Android 14/15/16/16-qpr2/17. This affects the function rw_mfc_handle_read_op of the file rw_mfc.cc. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-49884. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 14/15/16/16-qpr2/17 and classified as very critical. This vulnerability affects the function rw_mfc_handle_read_op of the file rw_mfc.cc. 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 rw_mfc_handle_read_op of rw_mfc.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege 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-2026-49884 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: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasuresinfo

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-2026-49884 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-49884
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-400342
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 09/08/2026 21:46
Changes: 09/08/2026 21:46 (58)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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