High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Sep 8, 2026· Updated Sep 24, 2026
CVE-2026-58846
CVE-2026-58846
Description
In kvm_iommu_map_sg of iommu.c, there is a possible use after free due to a missing permission check. 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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Affected products
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Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/ad34d15396568919a8ddd306ce2120e76d111b7cnvdMailing ListVendor Advisory
- source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-09-01nvdVendor Advisory
News mentions
1- Android Security Update September 2026 – Fix for Critical Flaws that Enable RCE AttacksCyber Security News · Sep 9, 2026