In moveTaskToFrontLocked of ActivityTaskManagerService.java, there is a possible background activity launch due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:00:00 +0000

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Title Local Privilege Escalation via Background Activity Launch in Android
Weaknesses CWE-285
CWE-732

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:30:00 +0000

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

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:15:00 +0000

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Description In moveTaskToFrontLocked of ActivityTaskManagerService.java, there is a possible background activity launch due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: google_android

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Updated: 2026-11-02T19:54:24.077Z

Reserved: 2026-07-02T06:16:39.217Z

Link: CVE-2026-58961

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Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-11-02T20:17:52.387

Modified: 2026-11-03T14:52:42.467

Link: CVE-2026-58961

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Updated: 2026-11-02T22:45:18Z

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