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CVE-2026-28617: Denial of service in Google Android

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-28617cvecve-2026-28617
Published: 09/08/2026 (09/08/2026, 18:05:00 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Android

Description

In add of WifiNetworkSuggestionsManager.java, there is a possible persistent DOS 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

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected software

Google

Android

Affected versions
=17=16-qpr2=16=15

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/16/2026, 01:40:26 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in the WifiNetworkSuggestionsManager.java file of Google Android allows a local attacker with limited privileges to trigger resource exhaustion, leading to a persistent denial of service condition. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges. The CVSS score is 5.5 (medium severity), reflecting the impact on availability only, with no confidentiality or integrity impact.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability causes a local denial of service by exhausting resources, which can disrupt normal device operation. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity, and no elevated privileges or user interaction are needed to exploit it.

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.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
google_android
Date Reserved
2026-03-02T19:11:09.009Z
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6aa05610acd9273b490f53f3

Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:08 UTC

Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 01:40:26 UTC

Last updated: 10/23/2026, 15:12:04 UTC

Views: 30

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