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Android CVE-2026-0113

CRITICAL
Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)
2026-03-10 dsap-vuln-management@google.com
9.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Send crafted network packet
  2. Exploit
    Trigger ns_GetUserData bounds check bypass
  3. Execution
    Write beyond buffer boundaries
  4. Impact
    Escalate privileges remotely

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Bounds checking, write limits
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Execution, Privilege Escalation

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

No special conditions — remote unauthenticated exploitation against default configurations of Android/baseband component with ns_SmscbUtilities.c exposed to network input processing.

Impact

CVSS 9.8.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

Cell broadcast exploitation.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity.
No patch listed yet 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

Modem has a third OOB write in cell broadcast utilities.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 CVSS 9.8

Third modem OOB write.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 9.8 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionCVE.org

In ns_GetUserData of ns_SmscbUtilities.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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Why It Matters

CVE-2026-0113 is a critical remote privilege escalation vulnerability affecting ns_SmscbUtilities.c with a 9.8 CVSS score and no available patch. Attackers can exploit an out-of-bounds write flaw to gain unauthorized elevated access to affected systems without requiring special privileges, posing an immediate threat to organizational security and data integrity.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch immediately upon availability. Until patch is available: (1) Disable ns_SmscbUtilities functionality if business operations permit; (2) Implement network segmentation to restrict access to vulnerable systems; (3) Deploy WAF rules to detect and block malformed requests targeting out-of-bounds write vectors; (4) Apply strict input validation and bounds-checking at network ingress points; (5) Enable enhanced logging and monitoring for suspicious access patterns; (6) Restrict administrative access and enforce principle of least privilege; (7) Implement endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools for real-time threat detection.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 63% exploitable
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.2%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
CRITICAL severity
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Out-of-Cycle
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact
Very High

Priority Score

49
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +49
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Privilege escalation occurs when an attacker leverages flaws in access control mechanisms to gain permissions beyond what they were originally granted.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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