VDB-404480 · CVE-2026-56974 · GCVE-0-2026-56974

Google Android AudioRtpPayloadEncoder AudioRtpPayloadEncoderNode.cpp out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android. It has been declared as very critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file AudioRtpPayloadEncoderNode.cpp of the component AudioRtpPayloadEncoder. Such manipulation leads to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-56974. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, has been found in Google Android (version now known). Affected by this issue is some unknown processing of the file AudioRtpPayloadEncoderNode.cpp of the component AudioRtpPayloadEncoder. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In Start of AudioRtpPayloadEncoderNode.cpp, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote code execution 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-2026-56974 since 06/23/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $25k-$100k (estimation calculated on 09/15/2026).

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

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.6

VulDB Base Score: 9.0
VulDB Temp Score: 8.6
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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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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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

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

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-56974 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-56974
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-404480
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 09/15/2026 20:54
Changes: 09/15/2026 20:54 (57)
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