CVE-2026-59589: Google Pixel HWCodec Firmware buffer overflow in AV1 decoder

CVE-2026-59589 · Severity: info · Published 2026-11-10

Google Pixel devices contain a buffer overflow vulnerability in the AV1 video decoder firmware component. An attacker with local access could exploit this to escalate privileges without needing special permissions. This could allow unauthorized code execution and full device compromise.

Technologies: Google Pixel. Vendors: Google.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-59589 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-59589 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-59589?
Informational severity, published 10 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Google Pixel prior to 2026-11-05 security patch level.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-59589?
Yes: fixed in Pixel devices with 2026-11-05 security patch level or later. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-59589 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in device firmware.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-59589?
Check whether you run Google Pixel at an affected version. 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.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: Pixel devices with 2026-11-05 security patch level or later

Technical details

A non-heap buffer overflow exists in the s_av1_dec_metadata_scalability function of the av1_decoder firmware component. The vulnerability requires local access and no additional execution privileges. Successful exploitation leads to local privilege escalation on affected Pixel devices.

Affected products

  • Google Pixel prior to 2026-11-05 security patch level

Timeline

  • 2026-11-10: disclosed

References

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