In multiple functions of MediaQualityService.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a missing permission check.
The Android bulletin lists this MediaQualityService permission bypass as fixed in Android 16-qpr2 and 17, with no version ranges given for affected builds.
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- Exploited
- No known exploitation
- Fix
- Fixed in 16-qpr2, 17
- Who is exposed
- Not reported
Do first: Upgrade to a fixed version: 16-qpr2, 17.
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- Published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Not listed in CISA KEV
- A 0-100 score for how much a CVE matters across the industry: exploitation, exposure, how widely the software is used, severity and whether a fix exists.What do these mean? →
- 0/100 · provisional
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Unclear
- Fix
- Fixed in 16-qpr2, 17
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
In multiple functions of MediaQualityService.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed version: 16-qpr2, 17.
Timeline
- CVE published
- First seen by cve.now
Affected versions
- Google Android
17, 16-qpr2
Evidence 1
- Link
Corrections
None so far.
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Questions about CVE-2026-58969
What does this mean?
Several functions in MediaQualityService.java are missing a permission check, which allows a permission bypass. The bulletin lists the impact as information disclosure.Source: source.android.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
The checked facts name Google Android but give no affected version ranges or setup conditions. To compare a device, check its Android version against the fixed releases 16-qpr2 and 17 in the bulletin.Source: source.android.com
What should I do about it?
Update to Android 16-qpr2 or Android 17, the versions the bulletin lists as fixed.Source: source.android.com
Is it being exploited?
It is not in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, and CISA's SSVC assessment does not mark exploitation as active. That does not mean it has not been attacked: vendors and researchers can report attacks before CISA lists them. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cve.now feed data