Android gem_msg.c Permission Bypass (CVE-2026-0198)
CVE-2026-0198 Published on October 6, 2026
In is_pd_allowed of gem_msg.c, there is a possible permission bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-0198 is exploitable with local system access, and requires user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
CVE-2026-0198 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-0198
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