CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-58944

HighCVSS 8.4
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In moveTaskToFrontLocked of ActivityTaskManagerService.java, there is a possible background application launch (bal) issue due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed.

Risk Assessment

A local attacker could exploit this to escalate privileges, potentially leading to device takeover or access to protected data.

Recommendation

Update Android to the version containing the fix. Restrict installation of unknown applications.

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Original NVD description (English source)

In moveTaskToFrontLocked of ActivityTaskManagerService.java, there is a possible background application launch (bal) issue due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS