CVE-2026-28575: Denial of service in Google Android
CVE-2026-28575 is a critical vulnerability in Google Android version 17 involving a logic error in PackageInstaller.Session#transfer that can cause memory exhaustion. This flaw allows a local attacker to trigger a denial of service without requiring any privileges or user interaction.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability exists in the PackageInstaller.Session#transfer method within the Android framework's package installer service. Due to a logic error, an attacker can cause memory exhaustion, leading to a local denial of service condition. Exploitation does not require any privileges or user interaction, increasing the risk of impact. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 10.0, reflecting critical severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, availability, and security requirements. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in local denial of service by exhausting system memory, potentially disrupting normal device operation. No additional execution privileges or user interaction are needed, making the attack easier to execute locally. There is no indication of remote exploitation or data compromise beyond denial of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit local access to trusted users and monitor for unusual resource consumption related to package installation processes.
CVE-2026-28575: Denial of service in Google Android
Description
CVE-2026-28575 is a critical vulnerability in Google Android version 17 involving a logic error in PackageInstaller.Session#transfer that can cause memory exhaustion. This flaw allows a local attacker to trigger a denial of service without requiring any privileges or user interaction.
CVSS v4.0
Score 10.0critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability exists in the PackageInstaller.Session#transfer method within the Android framework's package installer service. Due to a logic error, an attacker can cause memory exhaustion, leading to a local denial of service condition. Exploitation does not require any privileges or user interaction, increasing the risk of impact. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 10.0, reflecting critical severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, availability, and security requirements. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in local denial of service by exhausting system memory, potentially disrupting normal device operation. No additional execution privileges or user interaction are needed, making the attack easier to execute locally. There is no indication of remote exploitation or data compromise beyond denial of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit local access to trusted users and monitor for unusual resource consumption related to package installation processes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-02T19:10:53.531Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3250bf0b89be6888f7d724
Added to database: 06/17/2026, 07:46:07 UTC
Last enriched: 06/24/2026, 16:37:44 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 82
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