CVE-2026-0049: Denial of service in Google Android
CVE-2026-0049 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 14 through 16-qpr2. It involves a potential persistent denial of service caused by resource exhaustion in the onHeaderDecoded function of LocalImageResolver. java. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional privileges. No patch or official remediation has been confirmed yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Android's LocalImageResolver.java (onHeaderDecoded method) can lead to persistent denial of service through resource exhaustion. The flaw allows an attacker with local access to cause a denial of service without needing elevated privileges or user interaction. It affects Android versions 14, 15, 16, and 16-qpr2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.2, reflecting a medium severity with an attack vector requiring local access, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction, impacting availability only.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in a persistent denial of service condition on affected Android devices, potentially rendering certain functions or the device unusable until a restart or recovery action is taken. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity, and no additional execution privileges are gained by the attacker.
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 exposure to untrusted local inputs that may trigger this vulnerability. Monitor official Google Android security advisories for updates.
CVE-2026-0049: Denial of service in Google Android
Description
CVE-2026-0049 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 14 through 16-qpr2. It involves a potential persistent denial of service caused by resource exhaustion in the onHeaderDecoded function of LocalImageResolver. java. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional privileges. No patch or official remediation has been confirmed yet.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Android's LocalImageResolver.java (onHeaderDecoded method) can lead to persistent denial of service through resource exhaustion. The flaw allows an attacker with local access to cause a denial of service without needing elevated privileges or user interaction. It affects Android versions 14, 15, 16, and 16-qpr2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.2, reflecting a medium severity with an attack vector requiring local access, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction, impacting availability only.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in a persistent denial of service condition on affected Android devices, potentially rendering certain functions or the device unusable until a restart or recovery action is taken. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity, and no additional execution privileges are gained by the attacker.
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 exposure to untrusted local inputs that may trigger this vulnerability. Monitor official Google Android security advisories for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-15T15:39:42.902Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69d3ff4a0a160ebd92d0fffa
Added to database: 4/6/2026, 6:45:30 PM
Last enriched: 4/6/2026, 7:00:40 PM
Last updated: 4/7/2026, 3:24:22 AM
Views: 8
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