CVE-2026-28662 is a heap-based out-of-bounds write in the Wi-Fi Direct peer-to-peer provisioning-discovery bootstrap request processing routine, p2p_process_prov_disc_bootstrap_req, in p2p_pd.c. Insufficient bounds handling during processing of a provisioning-discovery bootstrap request can cause a heap buffer overflow. The vulnerability affects Android 16, Android 16 QPR2, and Android 17.
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A critical Wi-Fi-related memory-corruption vulnerability in Android that could permit remote code execution without user interaction or additional execution privileges, with potential privilege escalation.
Critical remote code execution vulnerability in Android System.
Critical remote code execution vulnerability in the Android System component affecting Android 16, Android 16 QPR2, and Android 17.
A heap-based out-of-bounds write in p2p_process_prov_disc_bootstrap_req within p2p_pd.c. An attacker in proximal/adjacent range could potentially achieve code execution without user interaction or additional privileges.
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