Local Denial of Service Vulnerability in Android's DevicePolicyManagerService
CVE-2026-28578

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 June 2026

What is CVE-2026-28578?

A vulnerability exists in the DevicePolicyManagerService within the Android operating system, stemming from improper input validation in multiple functions. This flaw can lead to a local denial of service, allowing an attacker to disrupt services without requiring elevated privileges or user interaction. The risk emphasizes the importance of robust input validation to prevent unexpected service disruptions.

Affected Version(s)

Android 16-qpr2

Android 16

Android 15

References

https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/20...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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