Google Android gf_ta_test.c gf_ta_test_set_config out-of-bounds write
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability identified as very critical has been detected in Google Android. This affects the function gf_ta_test_set_config of the file gf_ta_test.c. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds write.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-0199. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available.
It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Google Android (affected version not known). It has been classified as very critical. This affects the function gf_ta_test_set_config of the file gf_ta_test.c. 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. The summary by CVE is:
In gf_ta_test_set_config of gf_ta_test.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-0199 since 10/23/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/15/2026).
Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.
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Product
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.google.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.8VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4
VulDB Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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Exploiting
Class: Out-of-bounds writeCWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
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Timeline
10/23/2025 CVE reserved09/15/2026 Advisory disclosed
09/15/2026 VulDB entry created
09/15/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Vendor: google.comAdvisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-0199 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-0199
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-404511
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
Entry
Created: 09/15/2026 21:10Changes: 09/15/2026 21:10 (57)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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