CVE-2026-58718 Privilege escalation in Android
Local attackers with system privileges can escalate privileges due to improper input validation in the ARM SMMU driver.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-58718?
CVE-2026-58718 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 15 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In smmu_detach_dev_nested of arm-smmu-v3.c, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-58718?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-58718?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2026-58718 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-58718 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-511630167, GHSA-8cr2-hchq-m445, PUB-A-511630167.