CVE-2026-28581: Information disclosure in Google Android
CVE-2026-28581 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Android versions 14 through 16-qpr2. It involves a logic error in the fixInitiatingUserIfNecessary function of CallIntentProcessor. java that may allow making an emergency call without proper execution privileges. Exploitation does not require user interaction. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality but may affect integrity by enabling unintended emergency call initiation. No official patch or remediation information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from a logic error in the fixInitiatingUserIfNecessary method within CallIntentProcessor.java in Google Android versions 14 to 16-qpr2. The flaw permits local actors to make emergency calls without the necessary execution privileges, bypassing normal restrictions. The issue requires no user interaction for exploitation and is classified with a CVSS 3.1 score of 4.0, indicating medium severity. The vulnerability impacts integrity but does not affect confidentiality or availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows local attackers to initiate emergency calls without proper privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized use of emergency services. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. The integrity impact is limited to the ability to make emergency calls improperly. No known exploits exist in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, users and administrators should monitor for updates from Google regarding patches or mitigations. Until a fix is available, restricting local access to affected devices may reduce risk.
CVE-2026-28581: Information disclosure in Google Android
Description
CVE-2026-28581 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Android versions 14 through 16-qpr2. It involves a logic error in the fixInitiatingUserIfNecessary function of CallIntentProcessor. java that may allow making an emergency call without proper execution privileges. Exploitation does not require user interaction. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality but may affect integrity by enabling unintended emergency call initiation. No official patch or remediation information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.0medium
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from a logic error in the fixInitiatingUserIfNecessary method within CallIntentProcessor.java in Google Android versions 14 to 16-qpr2. The flaw permits local actors to make emergency calls without the necessary execution privileges, bypassing normal restrictions. The issue requires no user interaction for exploitation and is classified with a CVSS 3.1 score of 4.0, indicating medium severity. The vulnerability impacts integrity but does not affect confidentiality or availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows local attackers to initiate emergency calls without proper privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized use of emergency services. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. The integrity impact is limited to the ability to make emergency calls improperly. No known exploits exist in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, users and administrators should monitor for updates from Google regarding patches or mitigations. Until a fix is available, restricting local access to affected devices may reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-02T19:10:53.531Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a1e1350e29bf47b5055d62d
Added to database: 6/1/2026, 11:18:40 PM
Last enriched: 6/1/2026, 11:34:07 PM
Last updated: 6/2/2026, 1:31:15 AM
Views: 7
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