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CVE-2026-0018: Denial of service in Google Android

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-0018cvecve-2026-0018
Published: Mon Jun 01 2026 (06/01/2026, 21:14:51 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Android

Description

CVE-2026-0018 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 15 through 16-qpr2. It involves improper input validation in multiple functions of AccessibilityManagerService. java, which can cause a persistent local denial of service without requiring user interaction or elevated privileges.

CVSS v3.1

Score 5.5medium

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 06/02/2026, 00:04:55 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in Google Android arises from improper input validation in AccessibilityManagerService.java functions, leading to a persistent denial of service condition. Exploitation requires only local access with low privileges and no user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.5, reflecting a medium severity impact focused on availability disruption without confidentiality or integrity impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor as of the published date.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation results in a persistent denial of service on affected Android devices, impacting availability. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity, and no additional privileges are required to trigger the issue. User interaction is not necessary, which could facilitate automated local attacks. However, the attack surface is limited to local access.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should limit local access to trusted parties and monitor for updates from Google regarding patches or mitigations for this issue.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
google_android
Date Reserved
2025-10-15T15:38:52.105Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a1e1a61e29bf47b505929c4

Added to database: 6/1/2026, 11:48:49 PM

Last enriched: 6/2/2026, 12:04:55 AM

Last updated: 6/2/2026, 5:01:03 AM

Views: 5

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