CVE-2026-58986
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MediaQualityService Permission Bypass in Android

Publication date: 2026-11-02

Last updated on: 2026-11-02

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

Description
In notifyPictureProfileHandleSelection of MediaQualityService.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a missing permission check. 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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Published
2026-11-02
Last Modified
2026-11-02
Generated
2026-11-02
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2026-11-02
EPSS Evaluated
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CVE-2026-58986

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Google Android 17
Google Android 16-qpr2
Google Android 16

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a permission bypass in the MediaQualityService component of Android. It occurs in the notifyPictureProfileHandleSelection function where a missing permission check allows local privilege escalation without needing extra execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain elevated privileges on your device, potentially accessing sensitive data or performing unauthorized actions without your knowledge.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Android security update from Google to patch the MediaQualityService.java permission bypass issue. Monitor official Android security bulletins for updates.

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