CVE-2026-58848
Linux Kernel Race Condition Privilege Escalation
Description
In multiple functions of alloc.c, there is a possible unauthorized read/write access due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 8, 2026, 7:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 24, 2026, 4:26 p.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 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Review and fix race conditions in alloc.c functions.
- Implement proper locking mechanisms.
- Test for unauthorized read/write access.
- Deploy updated code.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-58848.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/8f68185b8289dbe43e96f3d2b036c81c83cc58aa | Mailing List Vendor Advisory |
| https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-09-01 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-58848 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-58848
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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CVE-2026-58848 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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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance): https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/8f68185b8289dbe43e96f3d2b036c81c83cc58aa Types: Mailing List, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance): https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-09-01 Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-362 Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-58848', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-08T20:55:01.333309Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In multiple functions of alloc.c, there is a possible unauthorized read/write access due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional 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-2026-58848.json">CVE-2026-58848</a> Added Reference https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/8f68185b8289dbe43e96f3d2b036c81c83cc58aa Added Reference https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-09-01