CVE-2026-0144 Google CVE debrief

Who should care

Defenders of Android systems using the affected AocAudioCodec component should assess exposure and prioritize patching. This includes operators, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams. They should review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance. Defenders should also monitor for potential denial of service attempts and plan vendor-supported updates or mitigat

Why it matters

A memory safety issue in AocAudioCodec.cpp could lead to remote denial of service, requiring defenders to assess exposure and prioritize patching for Android systems using the affected component.

• Remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed
• Potential disruption of service or availability

Technical summary

In writeAocCommand of AocAudioCodec.cpp, there is a possible memory safety issue due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. The affected product or component is AocAudioCodec.cpp, which is used in Android systems. Defenders should review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified. The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the memory safety issue.

Defensive priority

Assess exposure and prioritize patching for Android systems using the affected AocAudioCodec component.

Recommended defensive actions

• Assess exposure of Android systems using the affected AocAudioCodec component
• Prioritize patching for affected systems
• Monitor for potential denial of service attempts
• Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
• Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance
• Plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed
• Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the memory safety issue in AocAudioCodec.cpp, which could lead to remote denial of service. The issue is caused by a missing bounds check in writeAocCommand of AocAudioCodec.cpp. Defenders should verify the affected product deployments in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up. The official CVE Program record and NIST NVD detail page provide source-provided CVE metadata and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Sources and references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.