Description
In link_load_gnss_image of link_device.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Published: 2026-09-15
Score: 6.7 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Local privilege escalation
Action: Patch Immediately
AI Analysis

Impact

A missing bounds check in the function that loads GNSS images causes an out‑of‑bounds write in Android’s link_device.c. The flaw can be and potentially gain SYSTEM privileges. This is a classic example of an out‑of‑bounds write (CWE‑787) that allows local privilege escalation without requiring user interaction.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability is present in Google Android devices that implement the link_load_gnss_image routine. No specific model or Android version is disclosed in the available data, so this function should be considered at risk until a patch is applied.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.7 indicates moderate severity, and the flaw is local in nature with no user interaction needed. The EPSS score is <1% and the issue is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, but the lack of a publicly known exploit does not reduce the risk of a local attacker using the flaw. a notable risk for devices that remain unpatched.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 17, 2026 at 08:13 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the device to a recent Android security patch that addresses the out‑of‑bounds write in link_load_gnss_image
  • If an immediate update is not possible, disable or loading functionality, for example by blocking configuration file
  • Reduce the privilege scope of the GNSS image loader where feasible, such as revoking SYSTEM execution rights and assigning only minimal required permissions

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 17, 2026 at 08:13 UTC.

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History

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Out-of-Bounds Write in Android GNSS Image Loader Allows Local Privilege Escalation

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0000

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Title Out-of-Bounds Write in Android GNSS Image Loader Allows Local Privilege Escalation

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

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First Time appeared Google
Google android
Vendors & Products Google
Google android

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-787
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

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


Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In link_load_gnss_image of link_device.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Google_Devices

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-16T03:57:04.379Z

Reserved: 2026-07-02T05:46:59.932Z

Link: CVE-2026-58773

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-15T19:23:35.301Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-09-15T19:17:34.123

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

Link: CVE-2026-58773

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-17T08:15:07Z

Weaknesses