CVE-2026-58698: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In ap_pmic_poll_msg_handler of ap_pmic_ipc.c, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a permission bypass in the ap_pmic_poll_msg_handler function within ap_pmic_ipc.c in Google Android. The flaw arises from a confused deputy scenario, allowing an attacker with local access and System execution privileges to escalate their privileges further. The vulnerability does not require user interaction to be exploited. No CVSS score or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and System execution privileges could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges on the affected Android device. This could potentially allow unauthorized actions at a higher privilege level. There is no indication of remote exploitation or user interaction requirements.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is currently available.
CVE-2026-58698: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In ap_pmic_poll_msg_handler of ap_pmic_ipc.c, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.7medium
Affected software
Android
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a permission bypass in the ap_pmic_poll_msg_handler function within ap_pmic_ipc.c in Google Android. The flaw arises from a confused deputy scenario, allowing an attacker with local access and System execution privileges to escalate their privileges further. The vulnerability does not require user interaction to be exploited. No CVSS score or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and System execution privileges could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges on the affected Android device. This could potentially allow unauthorized actions at a higher privilege level. There is no indication of remote exploitation or user interaction requirements.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is currently available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Google_Devices
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-02T05:37:09.598Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa992cd55bf5e2cf53bfb21
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:47:41 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 19:01:47 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 03:18:02 UTC
Views: 7
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