Google patches critical no-interaction Android RCE flaws in November 2026
First merged summary.
Google’s November 2026 Android bulletin fixes critical remote code execution bugs, including a no-interaction heap overflow, across Android 14–17.
Google’s November 2026 Android security update fixes more than 200 vulnerabilities in the operating system, kernel, and hardware components, including critical remote code execution flaws that need no user interaction. Cyber Security News names CVE-2026-58868, CVE-2026-58876, and CVE-2026-58936 in Framework and System components and says devices at patch level 2026-11-05 or later are covered. Security Affairs says CVE-2026-58868 is a heap buffer overflow in FrameDecoder.cpp, fixed at patch level 2026-11-01 or later, and is one of 23 critical flaws. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security says the bulletin was published as of November 2 and urges administrators to apply updates. Other issues include information disclosure, privilege escalation, and denial of service.
- Critical RCEs named: CVE-2026-58868, CVE-2026-58876, and CVE-2026-58936.
- CVE-2026-58868 is a heap overflow in FrameDecoder.cpp requiring no interaction.
- Affected versions: Android 14, 15, 16, 16 QPR2, and 17.
- Outlets disagree on the fixed patch level: 2026-11-05 versus 2026-11-01.
- Security Affairs counts 23 critical flaws; Cyber Security News says more than 200 total issues.
- Kernel fixes cover Bluetooth, HID, and protected KVM components.
Timeline
dated events in the reporting · oldest first- Nov 2, 2026Android November 2026 security bulletin published · Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
- Nov 4, 2026Outlets detail critical RCE fixes and patch levels · Cyber Security News
What each outlet adds
beyond the shared facts- Cyber Security NewsNames three critical RCEs, 200-plus issues, and 2026-11-05 patch level.
- Security AffairsDescribes CVE-2026-58868 overflow and cites 23 critical flaws and 2026-11-01.
- Canadian Centre for Cyber SecurityDates the bulletin to November 2 and urges updates.
Coverage
oldest first · one row per article · UTCGoogle Patches Over 200 Android Vulnerabilities Including Critical Zero-Click RCE Flaws
The November 2026 Android security update addresses more than 200 vulnerabilities, including critical remote code execution flaws that require no user interaction.
Critical Android Flaw CVE-2026-58868 Allows Remote Code Execution
Google fixed heap buffer overflow allowing remote code execution without interaction in Android 14-17.
Vulnerabilities in this story
All| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Signals | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CVE-2026-58868+3 related CVEs | Heap buffer overflow in Android FrameDecoder allowing RCE | 9.8 group max | <1% | PoC ×2 |