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Local access with low privileges required to reach camera validation path; no user interaction; full CIA impact consistent with LPE to a higher-privileged process.
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CVSS VectorVendor: android
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In validate_camera_metadata_structure of camera_metadata.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a logical error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
AnalysisAI
Out-of-bounds write in Android's camera metadata validation logic (validate_camera_metadata_structure in camera_metadata.c) allows a local low-privileged attacker to escalate privileges to a higher-privileged context with full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Affects Android 14 through 16-qpr2, patched in the September 2026 Android Security Bulletin. …
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| Exploitation | Exploitation requires local code execution on the target Android device with at minimum a standard (low-privilege) application context, as indicated by CVSS PR:L and AV:L. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | CVSS 7.8 (AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) accurately reflects the local, low-complexity privilege escalation with full CIA impact. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
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| Remediation | Apply the September 2026 Android Security Bulletin patches, available at https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-09-01. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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Within 24 hours, identify and inventory all Android 14, 15, and 16-qpr2 devices across your organization using your MDM system and verify internet connectivity status for over-the-air updates. …
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EUVD-2026-73947
GHSA-j9v6-rcg9-grmm