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Android CVE-2026-45527

| EUVDEUVD-2026-74002 MEDIUM
Integer Overflow or Wraparound (CWE-190)
2026-09-08 security@android.com GHSA-qhv4-5q26-rrv7
4.3
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: android
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Vendor (android) PRIMARY
4.3 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
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4.3 MEDIUM

Network-reachable HEIF parser with low-privilege trigger, only temporary availability impact, and no confidentiality or integrity effect.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

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CVSS VectorVendor: android

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

Lifecycle Timeline

5
Metadata Corrected
Sep 10, 2026 - 16:40 vuln.today
tag: Google added
Analysis Generated
Sep 10, 2026 - 16:29 vuln.today
CVSS changed
Sep 10, 2026 - 16:22 NVD
4.3 (MEDIUM)
CVE Published
Sep 08, 2026 - 19:17 cve.org
MEDIUM 4.3
CVE Published
Sep 08, 2026 - 19:17 cve.org
UNKNOWN (no severity yet)

DescriptionCVE.org

In convertCleanApertureToRect of HeifCleanAperture.cpp, there is a possible way to cause a temporary denial of service due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

AnalysisAI

Integer overflow in Android's HEIF image parsing code causes a temporary remote denial of service against Android 15 through 17. The flaw resides in convertCleanApertureToRect within HeifCleanAperture.cpp, where malformed HEIF clean-aperture metadata triggers an integer overflow that crashes the media processing component. …

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Exploitation Exploitation requires a low-privilege account or the ability to deliver a crafted HEIF image to the target device (e.g., via a messaging application, email attachment, or gallery import). … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment The CVSS 4.3 Medium rating and EPSS of 0.16% (5th percentile) together signal low real-world priority. … 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 via OTA update or from device manufacturers and carriers who incorporate the Android Security Patch Level (ASPL) 2026-09-01. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

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