Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Android MountRegistry Component

CVE-2026-58839

What is CVE-2026-58839?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the forEachLine function of the MountRegistry.cpp file within Android. This flaw can potentially lead to an out of bounds read, allowing an attacker to escalate privileges on the affected devices without requiring any additional execution privileges or user interaction. Consequently, the risk of exploitation could undermine the security of the affected Android environments, highlighting the need for timely updates and patches.

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