Google Android Base base.c use after free

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8.8$25k-$100k0.00+

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as very critical has been detected in Google Android. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file base.c of the component Base. The manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-58828. An attack has to be approached locally. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (affected version not known). It has been rated as very critical. This issue affects some unknown functionality of the file base.c of the component Base. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In multiple functions of base.c, there is a possible use-after-free 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.

It is possible to read the advisory at android.googlesource.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-58828 since 07/02/2026. The exploitation is known 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 $25k-$100k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/02/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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

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

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/02/2026 CVE reserved
11/02/2026 +123 days Advisory disclosed
11/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: android.googlesource.com
Status: Confirmed

CNA: google_android
CVE: CVE-2026-58828 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-58828
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-430019
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 11/02/2026 21:18
Changes: 11/02/2026 21:18 (54)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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