CVE-2026-58773
Link Device GNSS Image Out-of-Bounds Write
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 15, 2026, 7:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 16, 2026, 4:18 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Add bounds checks to link_load_gnss_image function.
- Review and sanitize all input data.
- Update the link_device.c file.
- Recompile and deploy the updated code.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-58773.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2026/2026-09-01 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-58773 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-58773
weaknesses.
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The Hacker News
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2026-58773 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-58773', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-15T19:23:22.013913Z'} {'id': 'CVE-2026-58773', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-15T00:00:00+00:00'} -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-787 Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-58773', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-15T19:23:22.013913Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value 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. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/58xxx/CVE-2026-58773.json">CVE-2026-58773</a> Added Reference https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2026/2026-09-01