Buffer overflow in Google Android
CVE-2026-58773
In link_load_gnss_image of link_device.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions Android kernel
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-58773?
- CVE-2026-58773 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2026-09-15.
- How severe is CVE-2026-58773?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.7 out of 10.