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CVE-2026-0165 Google CVE debrief

CVE-2026-0165 is a vulnerability in several functions of the RTCP packet decoder, which could lead to a possible out-of-bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This vulnerability could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. The CVE was published on [cvePublishedAt](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-0165) and last modified on [cveModifiedAt](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-0165).

Vendor
Google
Product
Android
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.7
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-16
Original CVE updated
2026-06-17
Advisory published
2026-06-16
Advisory updated
2026-06-17

Who should care

Android users and developers should be aware of this vulnerability, as it affects the RTCP packet decoder.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by a missing bounds check in several functions of the RTCP packet decoder, which could lead to an out-of-bounds read. This could allow for remote information disclosure.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply patches or updates from the vendor as soon as they become available.
  • Use secure communication protocols to prevent exploitation.

Evidence notes

The vendor is listed as Unknown Vendor, but there is evidence that the vulnerability affects Android.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-0165 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-0165

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-0165 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0165

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental 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.