Google Android DataServiceManager DataServiceManager.java DataServiceManager.bindDataService privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, has been found in Google Android. Impacted is the function DataServiceManager.bindDataService of the file DataServiceManager.java of the component DataServiceManager. Performing a manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-59597. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Google Android (affected version unknown). This affects the function DataServiceManager.bindDataService of the file DataServiceManager.java of the component DataServiceManager. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In bindDataService of DataServiceManager.java, there is a possible way to retain privileged tunnel management permissions across configuration updates due to a logic error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-59597 since 07/06/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/10/2026). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Timelineinfo

07/06/2026 CVE reserved
11/10/2026 +127 days Advisory disclosed
11/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CNA: Google_Devices
CVE: CVE-2026-59597 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-59597
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-434505
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 11/10/2026 21:15
Changes: 11/10/2026 21:15 (58)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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