CVE-2026-0131: Google Pixel libpixelimsmedia integer overflow in RtpPacket::decodePacket

CVE-2026-0131 · Severity: info · CVSS 7.8 · Published 2026-06-16

A security vulnerability exists in the media handling component of Google Pixel devices. This flaw could allow a local attacker to gain elevated system privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or control over device functions. Exploitation requires a user to interact with a malicious file or application.

Technologies: Google Pixel Firmware. Vendors: Google.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-0131 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-0131 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-0131?
Informational severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8, published 16 June 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Google Pixel Firmware prior to 2026-06-05 patch level.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-0131?
A patch was published on 2026-06-05: Security patch level date Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-0131 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in an operating system.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-0131?
Check whether you run Google Pixel Firmware. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

An integer overflow vulnerability exists within the 'RtpPacket::decodePacket' function of the 'libpixelimsmedia' component in Google Pixel devices. This flaw leads to an out-of-bounds memory access when processing specially crafted Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) packets. A local attacker can exploit this to achieve escalation of privilege (EoP) without requiring prior elevated permissions, though user interaction is a prerequisite for the attack. The issue is addressed in the June 2026 Pixel security update (patch level 2026-06-05).

Affected products

  • Google Pixel Firmware prior to 2026-06-05 patch level

Timeline

  • 2026-06-16: disclosed
  • 2026-06-05: patched: Security patch level date

References

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