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CVE-2026-58739: Elevation of privilege in Google Android

0
Medium
Published: 09/15/2026 (09/15/2026, 21:31:19 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Android

Description

In platform_msg_handler_init of default_msg_handlers.c, there is a possible confused deputy 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

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

Google

Android

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/15/2026, 20:02:52 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability arises from a confused deputy issue in the platform_msg_handler_init function of default_msg_handlers.c in Google Android. It allows a local attacker who already has system execution privileges to escalate their privileges further. Exploitation does not require user interaction. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.7, reflecting local attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Potential Impact

An attacker with local system execution privileges can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Since user interaction is not required, exploitation could be automated or triggered without user consent.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided at this time. Until a patch is available, limit local access to trusted users and monitor for suspicious activity related to privilege escalation attempts.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Google_Devices
Date Reserved
2026-07-02T05:42:12.104Z
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6aa992bc55bf5e2cf53bf4bd

Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:47:24 UTC

Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 20:02:52 UTC

Last updated: 09/16/2026, 03:07:33 UTC

Views: 6

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