Description
A Use-After-Free (UAF) vulnerability exists in the EVS HAL, allowing a privileged client to free a `buffer_handle_t` while the producer thread is still using it. This race condition, triggered via `doneWithFrame` and `setMaxFramesInFlight`, enables an attacker to manipulate freed heap memory, potentially leading to the leakage of file descriptors from the EVS HAL process.
Published: 2026-11-02
Score: 2.5 Low
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Information Disclosure
Action: Patch Now
AI Analysis

Impact

A Use-After‑Free flaw exists in the EVS HAL of Android where a privileged client can call doneWithFrame and setMaxFramesInFlight, freeing a buffer_handle_t while a producer thread is still accessing it. The resulting race condition allows the attacker to control corrupted heap memory, potentially causing the EVS HAL process to expose file descriptors and other internal data. The vulnerability is a classic memory corruption that can be exploited in a privilege‑bound context.

Affected Systems

The issue impacts Android devices that include the EVS HAL component. All devices running Android with an unpatched EVS HAL are potentially affected; no specific OS version or build identifier is provided in the advisory.

Risk and Exploitability

The flaw requires a privileged client, limiting the attack surface to apps or processes that already have elevated permissions on the device. No public exploits or evidence of remote exploitation are reported. The CVSS score is 2.5, indicating a low severity. The EPSS score is < 1% and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV, indicating that an active, known exploitation is not publicly documented at this time.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 3, 2026 at 21:49 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Android security patch from the Google Android security bulletin cited in the advisory.
  • Restrict privileged permissions for applications and audit third‑party apps that request elevated access.
  • If a patch is not yet available, consider disabling the EVS HAL feature on devices that do not require it and monitor for anomalous EVS HAL behavior.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 3, 2026 at 21:49 UTC.

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History

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Use-After-Free in Android EVS HAL Enables File Descriptor Leakage for Privileged Clients

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 2.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N'}


Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Use-After-Free in Android EVS HAL Enables File Descriptor Leakage for Privileged Clients
First Time appeared Google
Google android
Weaknesses CWE-362
CWE-416
Vendors & Products Google
Google android

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A Use-After-Free (UAF) vulnerability exists in the EVS HAL, allowing a privileged client to free a `buffer_handle_t` while the producer thread is still using it. This race condition, triggered via `doneWithFrame` and `setMaxFramesInFlight`, enables an attacker to manipulate freed heap memory, potentially leading to the leakage of file descriptors from the EVS HAL process.
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: google_android

Published:

Updated: 2026-11-03T18:59:25.842Z

Reserved: 2026-07-02T06:12:52.307Z

Link: CVE-2026-58926

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-11-03T18:59:18.414Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-11-02T21:17:36.150

Modified: 2026-11-03T19:18:07.053

Link: CVE-2026-58926

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-11-03T22:00:05Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-362

    Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

  • CWE-416

    Use After Free