CVE-2026-0079: Denial of service in Google Android
CVE-2026-0079 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 14 through 16-qpr2. It involves an integer overflow in multiple functions within ubsan_throwing_runtime. cpp, which can cause a persistent local denial of service without requiring user interaction or additional privileges. There is no indication that this vulnerability leads to information disclosure or privilege escalation. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from an integer overflow in multiple functions of the ubsan_throwing_runtime.cpp component in Google Android versions 14 to 16-qpr2. The overflow can cause a persistent denial of service condition locally, meaning an attacker with limited privileges can disrupt system availability without needing user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 score is 5.5 (medium), reflecting the local attack vector, low complexity, and no impact on confidentiality or integrity. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no official remediation or patch has been announced by Google as of the published date.
Potential Impact
The impact is a local denial of service that can persist, potentially disrupting normal device operation. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity, and exploitation does not require user interaction or elevated privileges beyond local access. This could affect device availability for affected Android versions.
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 for this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-0079: Denial of service in Google Android
Description
CVE-2026-0079 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 14 through 16-qpr2. It involves an integer overflow in multiple functions within ubsan_throwing_runtime. cpp, which can cause a persistent local denial of service without requiring user interaction or additional privileges. There is no indication that this vulnerability leads to information disclosure or privilege escalation. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from an integer overflow in multiple functions of the ubsan_throwing_runtime.cpp component in Google Android versions 14 to 16-qpr2. The overflow can cause a persistent denial of service condition locally, meaning an attacker with limited privileges can disrupt system availability without needing user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 score is 5.5 (medium), reflecting the local attack vector, low complexity, and no impact on confidentiality or integrity. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no official remediation or patch has been announced by Google as of the published date.
Potential Impact
The impact is a local denial of service that can persist, potentially disrupting normal device operation. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity, and exploitation does not require user interaction or elevated privileges beyond local access. This could affect device availability for affected Android versions.
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 for this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-15T15:42:12.662Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a1e1a6be29bf47b5059301a
Added to database: 6/1/2026, 11:48:59 PM
Last enriched: 6/2/2026, 12:03:43 AM
Last updated: 6/2/2026, 2:28:25 AM
Views: 7
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