Android DevicePolicyManagerService desync causes local DoS
CVE-2026-28578 Published on June 1, 2026
In multiple functions of DevicePolicyManagerService.java, there is a possible desync from persistence due to improper input validation. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-28578 is exploitable with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. 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
Improper Input Validation
The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-28578
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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.