CVE-2026-0198: Information disclosure in Google Android
Description
In is_pd_allowed of gem_msg.c, there is a possible permission bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.4medium
Affected software
Android
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability exists in the is_pd_allowed function within gem_msg.c in Google Android. Due to a missing permission check, an attacker with System execution privileges can bypass intended permission restrictions, leading to local information disclosure. Exploitation does not require any user interaction. No CVSS score is provided, and no affected versions or patch information is specified in the available data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with System execution privileges can bypass permission checks to disclose information locally. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data on the affected device. No evidence of exploitation in the wild is reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or workaround information is provided, monitoring the official Google Android security advisories for updates is recommended.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Google_Devices
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-23T08:45:52.847Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac5429b2cdf04f656d2c9a5
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 18:48:59 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 19:07:15 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 19:19:23 UTC
Views: 4
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