VDB-404551 · CVE-2026-58698 · GCVE-0-2026-58698

Google Android ap_pmic_ipc.c ap_pmic_poll_msg_handler permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android. It has been rated as very critical. This issue affects the function ap_pmic_poll_msg_handler of the file ap_pmic_ipc.c. This manipulation causes permission. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-58698. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Google Android (version unknown). Affected by this vulnerability is the function ap_pmic_poll_msg_handler of the file ap_pmic_ipc.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-275. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In ap_pmic_poll_msg_handler of ap_pmic_ipc.c, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-58698 since 07/02/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/15/2026). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1222 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

VulDB Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

07/02/2026 CVE reserved
09/15/2026 +75 days Advisory disclosed
09/15/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/15/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-58698 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-58698
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-404551
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 09/15/2026 21:25
Changes: 09/15/2026 21:25 (57)
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