Google Android Permission Check gem_msg.c is_pd_allowed permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google Android. Affected is the function is_pd_allowed of the file gem_msg.c of the component Permission Check. The manipulation results in permission. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-0198. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (affected version not known). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function is_pd_allowed of the file gem_msg.c of the component Permission Check. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-275. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The advisory is available at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-0198 since 10/23/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. Additional levels of successful authentication are required for exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/08/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1222 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-3786). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • Google Android

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.0

VulDB Base Score: 4.2
VulDB Temp Score: 4.0
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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

10/23/2025 CVE reserved
10/06/2026 +348 days Advisory disclosed
10/06/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/08/2026 +2 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CNA: Google_Devices
CVE: CVE-2026-0198 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-0198
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-414402
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-3786 - Pixel Patchday Oktober 2026: Mehrere Schwachstellen

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 10/06/2026 20:55
Updated: 10/08/2026 05:37
Changes: 10/06/2026 20:55 (58), 10/08/2026 05:37 (9)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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