Google patches critical Android RCE flaws allowing remote code execution
November 2026 Android Security Bulletin addresses critical RCE vulnerabilities in Android 14-17 without user interaction.
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CVE-2026-55283
Use-after-free in Android allowing privilege escalation
- CVSS 3.1
- 8.4 high
- EPSS
- —
- Published
- ·
- Modified
AI analysisSummaries by Vani AI
A memory safety issue exists in multiple locations of Android due to a use-after-free vulnerability. This flaw could allow local privilege escalation with no additional execution privileges needed. No user interaction is required to trigger the issue. Android users are affected.
What to do: Apply Android's update for CVE-2026-55283
| Product | Affected |
|---|---|
| Android | — |
Estimated exposure
No basis for an estimate.
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Description · NVD
In multiple locations, there is a possible memory safety issue due to a use-after-free. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
- Weakness
- CWE-416
- Vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H