Google patches critical Android flaw that allows remote code execution without user action
CRITICAL · VULNERABILITYAndroidredteam/daily · 1 source
- Severity
- Critical
- Exploited
- Not known
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What happened
CVE-2026-58868, rated critical in Google's November security bulletin, could allow remote code execution without user interaction. It affects Android 14 through 17. Devices are fixed at security patch level 2026-11-01 or later, and OEM and carrier rollout timing varies. The source excerpt is truncated before it says whether exploitation has been reported, so defenders should check the source for that detail.
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What to do
- Check the security patch level on Android devices and confirm it is 2026-11-01 or later.
- Install any available system update from your phone maker or carrier as soon as it is offered.
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