In read_boot_region of fsck.c, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0000

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Description In read_boot_region of fsck.c, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: google_android

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Updated: 2026-09-08T18:05:41.451Z

Reserved: 2026-05-12T17:37:06.748Z

Link: CVE-2026-45531

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Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-09-08T19:17:58.107

Modified: 2026-09-08T19:21:26.860

Link: CVE-2026-45531

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