CVE-2026-58841

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VirtualAudioControllerTest.java Permission Bypass Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-10-05

Last updated on: 2026-10-07

Assigner: Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)

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.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-10-05

Last Modified

2026-10-07

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-10-05

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-58841

EUVD

EUVD-2026-92614

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	android	14.0
google	android	15.0
google	android	16.0
google	android	16.0
google	android	16.0
google	android	16.0
google	android	17.0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-269	The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a logic error in VirtualAudioControllerTest.java that allows a permission bypass. It enables local privilege escalation without needing extra execution privileges or user interaction.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Android's VirtualAudioControllerTest.java and requires code analysis rather than network or system commands for detection. Review the file for logic errors in permission handling. No direct commands can detect this issue as it involves local privilege escalation through code flaws.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain higher privileges on your device, potentially accessing restricted functions or data without your knowledge.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows local privilege escalation with no user interaction, which could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data. This may violate compliance requirements under GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) by enabling unauthorized data access or disclosure.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from Google for Android to address the logic error in VirtualAudioControllerTest.java. Monitor official Android security bulletins for updates.

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