CVE-2026-0006Android Heap Buffer Overflow
In multiple locations, there is a possible out of bounds read and write due to a heap buffer overflow.
Published Mar 2, 2026 · Updated Oct 14, 2026 · Also known as A-423894847, ASB-A-423894847
Key Facts
Patch in the next maintenance window- CVE-2026-0006 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Android (Google), platform/external/libopenapv (android).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 0.7% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including platform/external/libopenapv 16-qpr2-next:2026-03-01, platform/external/libopenapv 16:2026-03-01.
- Brandefense priority: patch in the next maintenance window, because of its high severity, although no exploitation is known.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
0.7%
Higher than 51.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
35/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-03-01
- patchhttps://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libopenapv/+/86a76fd73bf7636af018331d4419eaa56ca95083
- patchhttps://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libopenapv/+/c81fcd419c489dd4aa9efd0ed41fb6c38f853b4f
- patchhttps://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libopenapv/+/cf0a0e7a810e5a0f6e50f433c1d723b12160e8dd
Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible out of bounds read and write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AndroidGoogle | 16.0, >= 16 | n/a |
| platform/external/libopenapvandroid | >= 16-qpr2-next:0 | 16-qpr2-next:2026-03-01 |
Patched Releases
platform/external/libopenapv
16-qpr2-next:2026-03-01, 16:2026-03-01
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 2, 2026
Last updated
Oct 14, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-122 Heap-based Buffer Overflow
FAQ
Common Questions.
In multiple locations, there is a possible out of bounds read and write due to a heap buffer overflow.
Affected: Android (Google) versions 16.0, >= 16; platform/external/libopenapv (android) versions >= 16-qpr2-next:0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including platform/external/libopenapv 16-qpr2-next:2026-03-01, platform/external/libopenapv 16:2026-03-01.
Brandefense priority: patch in the next maintenance window, because of its high severity, although no exploitation is known.
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