CVE-2026-58739: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-58739: Elevation of privilege in Google 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
Affected software
Android
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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