CVE-2026-58841 Privilege escalation in Android
A logic error in Android's VirtualAudioController allows local attackers to escalate privileges without user interaction or additional permissions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-58841?
CVE-2026-58841 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-58841?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-58841?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2026-58841 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-58841 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-515034370, ASB-A-515034370, GHSA-7m8m-33jr-3878.