CVE-2026-28596: Denial of service in Google Android
Description
In parseInterventionFromXml of GameManagerService.java, there is a possible permanent denial of service due to resource exhaustion. 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
Android
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Android arises from the parseInterventionFromXml method within GameManagerService.java, where resource exhaustion can cause a permanent denial of service. The flaw allows an attacker with local privileges to exhaust resources without needing user interaction or elevated execution privileges, leading to a denial of service condition on the affected device.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in a local denial of service by exhausting system resources, causing the affected service or device to become unresponsive. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity, and no additional privileges are gained by the attacker.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, limit local access to trusted users and monitor for abnormal resource usage related to GameManagerService.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-02T19:11:02.946Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa0560dacd9273b490f53b5
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:05 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 01:40:22 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 15:10:12 UTC
Views: 27
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