CVE-2026-58841: High severity Google Android vulnerability
Published Oct 5, 2026
·Updated
In multiple functions of VirtualAudioControllerTest.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Affected Software
8 affected components
Google Android
Google Android=14.0
Google Android=15.0
Google Android=16.0
Google Android=16.0-qpr2_beta_1
Google Android=16.0-qpr2_beta_2
Google Android=16.0-qpr2_beta_3
Google Android=17.0
Remediation
Event History
Oct 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:24 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What level of access does an attacker need before exploitation?
The issue is described as a local privilege-escalation flaw. No additional execution privileges are needed.
2
Is user interaction required for exploitation?
No. The issue can be exploited without user interaction.
3
Which code area is implicated?
The logic error is present in multiple functions of VirtualAudioControllerTest.java.