CVE-2026-58936
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Memory Corruption in Android libpng via Use-After-Free

Publication date: 2026-11-02

Last updated on: 2026-11-02

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

Description
In png_set_tRNS of pngset.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to a use-after-free. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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Published
2026-11-02
Last Modified
2026-11-02
Generated
2026-11-02
AI Q&A
2026-11-02
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CVE-2026-58936

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Google Android 17
Google Android 16-qpr2
Google Android 16
Google Android 15
Google Android 14

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves a use-after-free bug in the function png_set_tRNS of pngset.c. This means memory is freed but later accessed again, potentially corrupting it. This could allow remote code execution without needing extra privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely on affected systems. Since no additional privileges or user interaction are required, it poses a significant risk for unauthorized access and potential data breaches.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from Google for Android systems. Update all affected devices to the newest version of the Android OS to address the use-after-free issue in png_set_tRNS.

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