Google reports that memory-safety vulnerabilities account for less than 20% of Android’s total vulnerabilities in 2025 as it expands its use of Rust. The company says focusing on memory safety in new code is helping it prevent vulnerabilities while moving faster.
The reported decline offers a concrete signal about the security impact of adopting memory-safe languages in a major mobile platform. Android’s experience may inform engineering choices at organizations seeking to reduce memory-related vulnerabilities.
