CVE-2026-58718: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In smmu_detach_dev_nested of arm-smmu-v3.c, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-58718 exists in the smmu_detach_dev_nested function within arm-smmu-v3.c of Google Android. Due to improper input validation, an attacker with local system execution privileges could exploit this flaw to escalate their privileges. The vulnerability does not require user interaction for exploitation. No further technical details, CVSS score, or affected versions are specified in the available data.
Potential Impact
This vulnerability could allow a local attacker who already has system execution privileges to elevate their privileges further on the affected Android system. The exact impact scope and severity are not detailed due to lack of CVSS or vendor advisory information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the available data.
CVE-2026-58718: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In smmu_detach_dev_nested of arm-smmu-v3.c, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to improper input validation. 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
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-58718 exists in the smmu_detach_dev_nested function within arm-smmu-v3.c of Google Android. Due to improper input validation, an attacker with local system execution privileges could exploit this flaw to escalate their privileges. The vulnerability does not require user interaction for exploitation. No further technical details, CVSS score, or affected versions are specified in the available data.
Potential Impact
This vulnerability could allow a local attacker who already has system execution privileges to elevate their privileges further on the affected Android system. The exact impact scope and severity are not detailed due to lack of CVSS or vendor advisory information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the available data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Google_Devices
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-02T05:39:38.720Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa992cd55bf5e2cf53bfb27
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:47:41 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 19:01:29 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 03:18:04 UTC
Views: 9
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