Multiple vulnerabilities in Google Android
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Google releases September 2026 Android security patch addressing multiple vulnerabilities allowing remote code execution, privilege escalation, and data theft.
CERT-FR reports multiple vulnerabilities discovered in Google Android affecting versions 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. The vulnerabilities enable remote code execution, privilege escalation, data confidentiality breach, data integrity compromise, and denial of service. Google released security patches on 5 and 7 September 2026. The advisory references 172 CVEs across the affected Android versions. Defenders should apply the September 2026 Android security patch immediately. Specific technical details regarding exploit availability or active in-the-wild exploitation are not provided in the advisory, but the breadth of vulnerabilities affecting multiple Android versions and the range of impact (RCE, elevation of privilege, data theft) underscores the criticality of timely patching. Device manufacturers and carriers should prioritize deployment of the security update to all supported devices.
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Source reporting: https://www.cert.ssi.gouv.fr/avis/CERTFR-2026-AVI-1158
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