Memory Exhaustion Attack in Android Package Installer by Google
CVE-2026-28575

10CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 June 2026

What is CVE-2026-28575?

A logic error in the Android Package Installer’s PackageInstaller.Session#transfer method allows for a memory exhaustion attack that could lead to local denial of service. Exploitation does not require any additional execution privileges or user interaction, making this vulnerability particularly critical for system stability.

Affected Version(s)

Android 17

References

https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/android-17
vendor-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
10
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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