VDB-404478 · CVE-2026-56920 · GCVE-0-2026-56920

Google Android HEVC Decoder fw_hevc_dec_header.c s_decode_vui_param out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android and classified as very critical. This affects the function s_decode_vui_param of the file fw_hevc_dec_header.c of the component HEVC Decoder. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-56920. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in Google Android (the affected version is unknown). Affected is the function s_decode_vui_param of the file fw_hevc_dec_header.c of the component HEVC Decoder. 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. CVE summarizes:

In s_decode_vui_param of fw_hevc_dec_header.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a logic error in the code. 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 is traded as CVE-2026-56920 since 06/23/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. 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 09/22/2026).

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

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.2

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

ADP CISA Base Score: 8.8
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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

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Timelineinfo

06/23/2026 CVE reserved
09/15/2026 +84 days Advisory disclosed
09/15/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/22/2026 +7 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-56920 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-56920
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-404478
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 09/15/2026 20:53
Updated: 09/22/2026 08:18
Changes: 09/15/2026 20:53 (58), 09/22/2026 08:18 (13)
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