Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible information disclosure due to uninitialized memory use. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Published: 2026-09-15
Score: 4.4 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Local Information Disclosure
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is a defect in Android where uninitialized memory can be read in several code paths, allowing an attacker to gain access to sensitive data that should be hidden. The flaw is governed by CWE-457, which denotes use of uninitialized variables. Because some keys or user data can be exposed, the primary impact is the disclosure of local information, potentially compromising confidentiality of device contents. This is not a remote code execution flaw but can result in privacy loss for the device owner.

Affected Systems

The affected products are Android operating included in the product line referenced by the source link. No specific version range is listed in the provided CNA information, so any Android build that contains the vulnerable code paths could be impacted. Users of devices that be at risk.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 4.4 indicates moderate severity. The EPSS indicating a very low exploitation Coitation requires local system execution privileges, meaning an attacker must already device. User interaction is not needed, so a malicious app with sufficient privilege could trigger the flaw. The lack of remote code execution reduces the overall threat but the potential for sensitive data leakage remains significant.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 17, 2026 at 08:50 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Install the latest Android security patch released by Google for your device
  • Ensure full device encryptionRestrict review permission requests for applications
  • Disable or uninstall applications requesting permissions that are not essential

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 17, 2026 at 08:50 UTC.

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History

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Uninitialized Memory Use Leading to Local Information Disclosure in Android

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Uninitialized Memory Use Leading to Local Information Disclosure in Android

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Google
Google android
Weaknesses CWE-457
Vendors & Products Google
Google android
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}


Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In multiple locations, there is a possible information disclosure due to uninitialized memory use. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Google_Devices

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-15T20:01:21.010Z

Reserved: 2026-07-02T05:39:38.720Z

Link: CVE-2026-58721

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-15T19:59:26.197Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-09-15T19:17:32.753

Modified: 2026-09-16T19:24:44.153

Link: CVE-2026-58721

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-17T09:00:17Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-457

    Use of Uninitialized Variable