CVE-2026-55256: Denial of service in Google Android
CVE-2026-55256 is a denial of service vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. The issue arises from improper input validation in the parsePartHeaders function across multiple files. Exploitation can cause a persistent denial of service remotely without requiring user interaction or additional privileges.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper input validation in the parsePartHeaders function within multiple files of Google Android. An attacker can exploit this flaw remotely to cause a persistent denial of service condition. No user interaction or elevated privileges are required for exploitation. The affected versions explicitly include Android 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. There is no CVSS score or vendor advisory detailing patch availability or remediation status at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in a persistent denial of service on affected Android devices. The vulnerability does not grant additional execution privileges or require user interaction, enabling remote disruption of service. There is no indication of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users and administrators should monitor for updates from Google regarding this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-55256: Denial of service in Google Android
Description
CVE-2026-55256 is a denial of service vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. The issue arises from improper input validation in the parsePartHeaders function across multiple files. Exploitation can cause a persistent denial of service remotely without requiring user interaction or additional privileges.
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper input validation in the parsePartHeaders function within multiple files of Google Android. An attacker can exploit this flaw remotely to cause a persistent denial of service condition. No user interaction or elevated privileges are required for exploitation. The affected versions explicitly include Android 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. There is no CVSS score or vendor advisory detailing patch availability or remediation status at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in a persistent denial of service on affected Android devices. The vulnerability does not grant additional execution privileges or require user interaction, enabling remote disruption of service. There is no indication of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users and administrators should monitor for updates from Google regarding this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-16T17:37:58.179Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa0561bacd9273b490f55bf
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:19 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 19:08:16 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 01:16:48 UTC
Views: 6
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