CVE-2026-0085: Denial of service in Google Android
In applySimpleFieldMaxSize of DataRowHandler.java, there is a possible way to insert a large contact name due to improper input validation. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Android's DataRowHandler.java (applySimpleFieldMaxSize) allows an attacker with local privileges to cause a denial of service by inserting an excessively large contact name due to improper input validation. The flaw does not require user interaction or elevated privileges to exploit and impacts Android versions 14, 15, 16, and 16-qpr2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.5 (medium severity) with attack vector local, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and impact limited to availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in a local denial of service condition on affected Android devices by causing resource exhaustion or application instability when processing large contact names. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity, and no additional privileges are needed to trigger the issue. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround is currently documented. Users and administrators should monitor for updates from Google regarding patches for this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-0085: Denial of service in Google Android
Description
In applySimpleFieldMaxSize of DataRowHandler.java, there is a possible way to insert a large contact name due to improper input validation. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Android's DataRowHandler.java (applySimpleFieldMaxSize) allows an attacker with local privileges to cause a denial of service by inserting an excessively large contact name due to improper input validation. The flaw does not require user interaction or elevated privileges to exploit and impacts Android versions 14, 15, 16, and 16-qpr2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.5 (medium severity) with attack vector local, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and impact limited to availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in a local denial of service condition on affected Android devices by causing resource exhaustion or application instability when processing large contact names. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity, and no additional privileges are needed to trigger the issue. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround is currently documented. Users and administrators should monitor for updates from Google regarding patches for this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-15T15:42:41.638Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a1e1a6be29bf47b5059301d
Added to database: 06/01/2026, 23:48:59 UTC
Last enriched: 06/02/2026, 00:03:37 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 97
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