CVE-2026-59046
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Memory Corruption in Android pkvm Guest Kernel

Publication date: 2026-11-02

Last updated on: 2026-11-02

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

Description
In __pkvm_guest_relinquish_to_host of mem_protect.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local denial of service 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
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2026-11-02
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2026-11-02
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CVE-2026-59046

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Google Android Android kernel

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a local denial of service issue caused by an out-of-bounds write in the __pkvm_guest_relinquish_to_host function of mem_protect.c. It occurs due to improper input validation, allowing an attacker to trigger memory corruption without needing additional privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker with local access to cause a denial of service on the affected system. It does not require elevated privileges or user interaction, making it easier to exploit for disrupting system operations.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply security updates from Google Android as soon as they become available to patch the vulnerability in mem_protect.c.

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