CVE-2026-0073: Remote code execution in Google Android
CVE-2026-0073 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 14 through 16-qpr2. It involves a logic error in the adbd_tls_verify_cert function within auth.cpp that allows bypassing wireless ADB mutual authentication. This flaw enables remote code execution by an adjacent attacker as the shell user without requiring additional privileges or user interaction.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from a logic error in the adbd_tls_verify_cert function of Android's auth.cpp, which handles wireless ADB mutual authentication. Due to this error, an attacker in proximity can bypass the authentication mechanism and execute code remotely with shell user privileges. The vulnerability affects multiple recent Android versions (14 through 16-qpr2) and does not require user interaction, increasing its risk. The CVSS score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker within wireless range to execute arbitrary code remotely as the shell user on the affected Android device. This can lead to full compromise of the device's security, including unauthorized access and control. No additional privileges or user interaction are needed, making the vulnerability particularly serious.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround information is currently available. Users and administrators should monitor Google's security advisories for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2026-0073: Remote code execution in Google Android
Description
CVE-2026-0073 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 14 through 16-qpr2. It involves a logic error in the adbd_tls_verify_cert function within auth.cpp that allows bypassing wireless ADB mutual authentication. This flaw enables remote code execution by an adjacent attacker as the shell user without requiring additional privileges or user interaction.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from a logic error in the adbd_tls_verify_cert function of Android's auth.cpp, which handles wireless ADB mutual authentication. Due to this error, an attacker in proximity can bypass the authentication mechanism and execute code remotely with shell user privileges. The vulnerability affects multiple recent Android versions (14 through 16-qpr2) and does not require user interaction, increasing its risk. The CVSS score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker within wireless range to execute arbitrary code remotely as the shell user on the affected Android device. This can lead to full compromise of the device's security, including unauthorized access and control. No additional privileges or user interaction are needed, making the vulnerability particularly serious.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround information is currently available. Users and administrators should monitor Google's security advisories for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-15T15:40:58.386Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f8e3e0cbff5d86103e4650
Added to database: 5/4/2026, 6:22:24 PM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 6:30:16 AM
Last updated: 6/18/2026, 11:19:40 PM
Views: 225
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