CVE-2026-0198
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Permission Bypass in GemMSG Component

Publication date: 2026-10-06

Last updated on: 2026-10-06

Assigner: Google Devices

Description
In is_pd_allowed of gem_msg.c, there is a possible permission bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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Published
2026-10-06
Last Modified
2026-10-06
Generated
2026-10-06
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2026-10-06
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-0198
EUVD
EUVD-2026-93784

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Google Android Android kernel

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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a permission bypass in the function is_pd_allowed of gem_msg.c. It allows local information disclosure due to a missing permission check. Exploitation requires system execution privileges but no user interaction.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with system execution privileges could exploit this to access local information on the device. This may include sensitive data stored on the system.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches or updates from Google Android to address the missing permission check in is_pd_allowed of gem_msg.c. Ensure system execution privileges are restricted and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.

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