CVE-2026-58848

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Race Condition in Android alloc.c Leading to Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-24

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

Description

In multiple functions of alloc.c, there is a possible unauthorized read/write access due to a race condition. 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

2026-09-08

Last Modified

2026-09-24

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-09

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-58848

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	android	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-362	The product contains a concurrent code sequence that requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence operating concurrently.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a race condition in multiple functions of alloc.c that could allow unauthorized read or write access. It may lead to local privilege escalation without needing extra execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain higher privileges on your system, potentially accessing sensitive data or performing unauthorized actions. Since no user interaction is needed, the risk is higher if the system is vulnerable.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or modification, violating confidentiality requirements in GDPR and HIPAA. Organizations may face compliance failures if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from your vendor immediately. Monitor for unusual system behavior and restrict user privileges to minimize potential impact.

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