CVE-2026-28612: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
CVE-2026-28612 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. The flaw exists in the resolveActivity method of ActivityStarter.java, where a logic error allows Intent Redirection attacks. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from a logic error in the resolveActivity function within ActivityStarter.java in Android. The flaw enables an attacker to perform Intent Redirection attacks, which can lead to local privilege escalation without needing further execution privileges or user interaction. The affected versions explicitly include Android 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. No CVSS score or vendor remediation details are currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on the affected Android device without requiring user interaction or additional execution privileges. This could potentially enable unauthorized access or control over sensitive system functions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been documented at this time.
CVE-2026-28612: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
CVE-2026-28612 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. The flaw exists in the resolveActivity method of ActivityStarter.java, where a logic error allows Intent Redirection attacks. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges.
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from a logic error in the resolveActivity function within ActivityStarter.java in Android. The flaw enables an attacker to perform Intent Redirection attacks, which can lead to local privilege escalation without needing further execution privileges or user interaction. The affected versions explicitly include Android 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. No CVSS score or vendor remediation details are currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on the affected Android device without requiring user interaction or additional execution privileges. This could potentially enable unauthorized access or control over sensitive system functions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been documented at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-02T19:11:09.008Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa05610acd9273b490f53eb
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:08 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 19:53:36 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 19:53:36 UTC
Views: 2
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