CVE-2026-28590: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
CVE-2026-28590 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 14, 15, 16, and 16-qpr2. It involves improper encryption key validation caused by a logic error in multiple code locations. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Android arises from a logic error leading to improper validation of encryption keys in multiple parts of the codebase. This flaw allows a local attacker to escalate privileges without needing extra execution rights or user interaction. The affected versions explicitly include Android 14, 15, 16, and 16-qpr2. No CVSS score or vendor remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges on the affected Android devices. This could potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive system functions or data. Since no user interaction is required, the risk of exploitation is higher in environments where local access is possible.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is currently available. Users and administrators should monitor Google's security advisories for updates and apply patches once released.
CVE-2026-28590: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
CVE-2026-28590 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 14, 15, 16, and 16-qpr2. It involves improper encryption key validation caused by a logic error in multiple code locations. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Android arises from a logic error leading to improper validation of encryption keys in multiple parts of the codebase. This flaw allows a local attacker to escalate privileges without needing extra execution rights or user interaction. The affected versions explicitly include Android 14, 15, 16, and 16-qpr2. No CVSS score or vendor remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges on the affected Android devices. This could potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive system functions or data. Since no user interaction is required, the risk of exploitation is higher in environments where local access is possible.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is currently available. Users and administrators should monitor Google's security advisories for updates and apply patches once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-02T19:11:00.352Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa0560aacd9273b490f4ec7
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:02 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 22:38:36 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 22:38:36 UTC
Views: 2
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