Logic Error in Arm-SMMU Driver Leading to Local Privilege Escalation in Android Devices
CVE-2026-58766

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-58766?

A logic error found in the arm-smmu-v3.c code of Android's driver can lead to a local escalation of privilege. This vulnerability does not require any additional execution privileges and can be exploited without user interaction, allowing attackers to potentially gain elevated access to sensitive system features.

Affected Version(s)

Android Android kernel

References

https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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