CVE-2026-28627: Information disclosure in Google Android
Description
In btm_sec_encrypt_change of btm_sec.cc, there is a possible downgrade attack due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Android
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a logic error in the btm_sec_encrypt_change function of btm_sec.cc in Google Android. The flaw enables a possible downgrade attack that can lead to remote information disclosure without needing additional execution privileges or user interaction. The CVSS score is 4.3 (medium severity), reflecting the limited impact on confidentiality and no impact on integrity or availability. The affected versions explicitly include Android 16-qpr2 and 17. No patch or remediation details are provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely cause information disclosure due to the downgrade attack vulnerability, potentially exposing sensitive data. There is no impact on integrity or availability, and no elevated privileges or user interaction are required for exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided in the available data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-02T19:11:11.728Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa05611acd9273b490f5431
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:09 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 01:40:51 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 15:10:12 UTC
Views: 26
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