Sources: National Vulnerability Database, CVE.org, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS
CVE-2026-58925 Overview
The report details a heap Use-After-Free (UAF) vulnerability within the `android.hardware.automotive.evs-default` HAL service, stemming from unsynchronized access to an `std::unordered_map`. An unprivileged application with access to the EVS manager can trigger this UAF by making concurrent calls to `setExtendedInfo` and `getExtendedInfo`, potentially enabling code execution within the privileged HAL process.
Critical Impact
Affected Products
- Android 14.0
- Android 15.0
- Android 16.0
- Android 17.0
Discovery Timeline
- 2026-11-02: CVE-2026-58925 published to the National Vulnerability Database by security@android.com
- 2026-11-04: last updated in the NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2026-58925
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-58925 is a Use After Free weakness (CWE-416: Use After Free) in Google Android. Based on its CVSS vector, the flaw needs local or adjacent access, needs some level of access, and needs no user interaction. Memory is used after it was released, which can lead to code execution.
With a CVSS base score of 7.8 and an EPSS exploitation probability of 0.15 percent, apply the vendor fix and confirm exposure on internet facing and business critical assets first.
Root Cause
The weakness is classified as CWE-416: Use After Free. Memory is used after it was released, which can lead to code execution.
Attack Vector
Based on the CVSS vector, the flaw needs local or adjacent access, needs some level of access, and needs no user interaction. Attack complexity is low complexity.
No exploitation in the wild is confirmed by CISA at the time of the last update. Check the references below for any vendor or researcher proof of concept.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Detection Methods for CVE-2026-58925
Detection Strategies
- Inventory every instance of Google Android and compare the running version with the affected range above.
- Check external attack surface scans for internet facing instances of the component.
- Run an authenticated vulnerability scan once your scanner ships a check for this CVE.
Monitoring Recommendations
- Forward Google Android application, access and audit logs to your SIEM for retrospective hunting.
- Alert on new processes, configuration changes or outbound connections from the affected service.
- Track the vendor advisory and the CISA KEV catalog for changes in exploitation status.
How to Mitigate CVE-2026-58925
Immediate Actions Required
- Apply the fixed version of Google Android named in the vendor advisory.
- Prioritize internet facing and business critical instances first.
- Rescan after the change to confirm the exposure is closed.
Patch Information
Use the fixed version listed in the vendor advisory for Google Android. The affected ranges above show which builds remain vulnerable.
Workarounds
- If patching must wait, restrict network access to the affected service and place it behind authentication or a web application firewall rule.
CWE References
- CWE-416: Use After Free More CVEs with this weakness
Technical References
This entry is built directly from NVD, CISA KEV and EPSS data. Verify fixed versions in the vendor advisory before you deploy.
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