CVE-2025-36937CWE-787

CVE-2025-36937

Critical · published December 12, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
18.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 An incorrect bounds check in AudioDecoder::HandleProduceRequest could let attackers unleash code execution without breaking a sweat! ⚠️ Think of this vulnerability like a careless chef who doesn’t measure ingredients accurately – one extra scoop of salt could spoil the entire dish. In this case, it’s an out-of-bounds write that allows malicious code to stir things up in your system! The consequences of this exploit could be absolutely devastating. An attacker could inject and execute arbitrary code on the targeted system, potentially taking complete control without needing any additional privileges. This means your sensitive data could be compromised, leaving your system wide open to all sorts of chaos!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a careless chef who doesn’t measure ingredients accurately – one extra scoop of salt could spoil the entire dish. In this case, it’s an out-of-bounds write that allows malicious code to stir things up in your system! This vulnerability arises from a flaw in the bounds checking logic within audio_decoder.cc's HandleProduceRequest function. When this check fails, it allows for an out-of-bounds write, which can be exploited for remote code execution.

What to do

The consequences of this exploit could be absolutely devastating. An attacker could inject and execute arbitrary code on the targeted system, potentially taking complete control without needing any additional privileges. This means your sensitive data could be compromised, leaving your system wide open to all sorts of chaos! To safeguard against this, patch your systems immediately to the latest version. Implement additional security measures like input validation to ensure that bounds checks are effective. Regularly audit your code to catch similar issues before they become exploitable! You’ve got this! With swift action, you can secure your systems and keep those pesky attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00271 · 18.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds Write
Published
2025-12-12T01:15Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
google/androidall versions—
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 DEC 19:35Z
    In AudioDecoder::HandleProduceRequest of audio_decoder.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check
    cvelistv5