CVE-2026-28666: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
CVE-2026-28666 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android affecting multiple versions. It involves a possible remote persistent denial of service due to a DNG image rendering check bypass in LocalImageResolver.java. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability exists in multiple functions of LocalImageResolver.java in Google Android. An attacker can bypass the DNG image rendering check, causing a remote persistent denial of service condition that leads to an elevation of privilege without needing additional execution privileges or user interaction.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges on the affected Android device. This could allow unauthorized actions at a higher privilege level. The vulnerability also causes a persistent denial of service condition remotely. No user interaction is required for exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been provided at this time.
CVE-2026-28666: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
CVE-2026-28666 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android affecting multiple versions. It involves a possible remote persistent denial of service due to a DNG image rendering check bypass in LocalImageResolver.java. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability exists in multiple functions of LocalImageResolver.java in Google Android. An attacker can bypass the DNG image rendering check, causing a remote persistent denial of service condition that leads to an elevation of privilege without needing additional execution privileges or user interaction.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges on the affected Android device. This could allow unauthorized actions at a higher privilege level. The vulnerability also causes a persistent denial of service condition remotely. No user interaction is required for exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been provided at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-02T19:11:24.242Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa05616acd9273b490f550c
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:14 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 19:23:46 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 19:23:46 UTC
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