In png_set_tRNS of pngset.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to a use-after-free. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
History

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:45:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Google
Google android
Vendors & Products Google
Google android

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:15:00 +0000

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Title Use‑After‑Free Leading to Remote Code Execution in Android PNG Decoder
Weaknesses CWE-416

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000

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Description In png_set_tRNS of pngset.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to a use-after-free. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: google_android

Published: 2026-11-02T19:54:09.925Z

Updated: 2026-11-02T19:54:09.925Z

Reserved: 2026-07-02T06:14:16.313Z

Link: CVE-2026-58936

cve-icon Vulnrichment

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-11-02T20:17:50.837

Modified: 2026-11-02T20:17:50.837

Link: CVE-2026-58936

cve-icon Redhat

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