CVE-2026-28599: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
CVE-2026-28599 is a local elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. The issue arises from a logic error in the addCreatorToken function of ActivityManagerService.java, leading to a possible Intent Redirection Bypass. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a logic error in the addCreatorToken method within ActivityManagerService.java in Google Android. The flaw allows an attacker to bypass intent redirection protections, resulting in local privilege escalation without needing extra execution privileges or user interaction. The affected versions explicitly include Android 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. No CVSS score or vendor remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on the affected Android device, potentially gaining higher-level access than intended. No user interaction is required, increasing the risk of automated or stealthy attacks. However, there are no known exploits 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 and apply patches once available.
CVE-2026-28599: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
CVE-2026-28599 is a local elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. The issue arises from a logic error in the addCreatorToken function of ActivityManagerService.java, leading to a possible Intent Redirection Bypass. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges.
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a logic error in the addCreatorToken method within ActivityManagerService.java in Google Android. The flaw allows an attacker to bypass intent redirection protections, resulting in local privilege escalation without needing extra execution privileges or user interaction. The affected versions explicitly include Android 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. No CVSS score or vendor remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on the affected Android device, potentially gaining higher-level access than intended. No user interaction is required, increasing the risk of automated or stealthy attacks. However, there are no known exploits 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 and apply patches once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-02T19:11:02.946Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa0560dacd9273b490f53b7
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:05 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 22:38:22 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 22:38:22 UTC
Views: 2
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