CVE-2026-58773: Medium severity Linux link_device.c (link_load_gnss_image) vulnerability
Published Sep 15, 2026
·Updated
In linkloadgnssimage of linkdevice.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.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Linux link_device.c (link_load_gnss_image)
Google Android
Event History
Sep 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:34 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
Exploitation requires System execution privileges. No user interaction is needed.
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What is the potential impact if the issue is exploited?
The out-of-bounds write could allow local escalation of privilege.