Privilege escalation in Google Android
CVE-2026-58846
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.
Vulnerability class: Privilege Escalation
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/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-2026-58846?
- CVE-2026-58846 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-09-08.
- How severe is CVE-2026-58846?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.