Google Android DoS via LocalImageResolver Header Decoded
CVE-2026-0049 Published on April 6, 2026
In onHeaderDecoded of LocalImageResolver.java, there is a possible persistent denial of service due to resource exhaustion. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-0049 can be exploited with local system access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Resource Exhaustion Vulnerability?
The software does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources.
CVE-2026-0049 has been classified to as a Resource Exhaustion vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-0049
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Affected Versions
Google Android:- Version 16-qpr2 is affected.
- Version 16 is affected.
- Version 15 is affected.
- Version 14 is affected.