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Google Patches Pixel Modem Flaw Amid Signs of Limited Targeted Exploitation

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Google Patches Pixel Modem Flaw Amid Signs of Limited Targeted Exploitation

Google disclosed CVE-2026-58704, a privilege escalation flaw in its Pixel Cellular Modem caused by a logic error that allows permission bypass. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 8.8 and is actively exploited in limited, targeted attacks. Google has released patches to address the issue.

Why it matters: Pixel phone users are at risk of privilege escalation attacks; security teams should prioritize deploying the available patch to affected devices.

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