CVE-2026-58859
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Denial of Service in Android OS Due to Uncaught Exception

Publication date: 2026-10-05

Last updated on: 2026-10-05

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

Description
In multiple places, there is a possible denial of service due to an uncaught exception. 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
2026-10-05
Last Modified
2026-10-05
Generated
2026-10-05
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2026-10-05
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-58859
EUVD
EUVD-2026-92617

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Google Android 17

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CWE ID Description
CWE-248 An exception is thrown from a function, but it is not caught.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a denial of service issue caused by uncaught exceptions in multiple places. It allows local privilege escalation without needing extra execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to cause a system crash or freeze, potentially gaining higher privileges on your device. No user action is required for this to happen.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege and denial of service, which may impact data confidentiality and availability. However, the provided CVE details do not specify direct compliance implications for standards like GDPR or HIPAA.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from Google for Android as soon as they become available to address the uncaught exception issue.

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