Google Android kernel AES GCM Operation crypto-aes.c do_sss_aes_gcm_256_op out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android kernel. It has been declared as problematic. This affects the function do_sss_aes_gcm_256_op of the file crypto-aes.c of the component AES GCM Operation. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-0177. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android kernel. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function do_sss_aes_gcm_256_op of the file crypto-aes.c of the component AES GCM Operation. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads 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 do_sss_aes_gcm_256_op of crypto-aes.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

The advisory is available at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-0177 since 10/23/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/22/2026).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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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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Timelineinfo

10/23/2025 CVE reserved
09/15/2026 +327 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-2026-0177 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-0177
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-404494
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 09/15/2026 21:01
Updated: 09/22/2026 05:58
Changes: 09/15/2026 21:01 (59), 09/22/2026 05:58 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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