CVE-2026-58846: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In kvm_iommu_map_sg of iommu.c, there is a possible use after free due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free flaw in the kvm_iommu_map_sg function of the iommu.c component in Google Android. The root cause is a missing permission check that allows a local attacker to escalate privileges without needing extra execution rights or user interaction. The flaw could enable an attacker with local access to gain higher privileges on the affected device. No CVSS score or detailed vendor advisory is available at this time.
Potential Impact
A local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges on the affected Android device. This could allow the attacker to perform actions with elevated permissions that would otherwise be restricted. No information indicates remote exploitation or the need for user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, monitor vendor communications for updates.
CVE-2026-58846: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In kvm_iommu_map_sg of iommu.c, there is a possible use after free due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free flaw in the kvm_iommu_map_sg function of the iommu.c component in Google Android. The root cause is a missing permission check that allows a local attacker to escalate privileges without needing extra execution rights or user interaction. The flaw could enable an attacker with local access to gain higher privileges on the affected device. No CVSS score or detailed vendor advisory is available at this time.
Potential Impact
A local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges on the affected Android device. This could allow the attacker to perform actions with elevated permissions that would otherwise be restricted. No information indicates remote exploitation or the need for user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, monitor vendor communications for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-02T06:00:06.365Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa0561dacd9273b490f5643
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:21 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 18:59:08 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 01:17:04 UTC
Views: 6
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