CVE-2026-55272
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Permission Bypass via Resource Exhaustion in Android

Publication date: 2026-11-02

Last updated on: 2026-11-02

Assigner: Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)

Description
In loadDescription of DeviceAdminAdd.java, there is a possible denial of service 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.

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Published
2026-11-02
Last Modified
2026-11-02
Generated
2026-11-02
AI Q&A
2026-11-02
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CVE-2026-55272

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Google Android 17
Google Android 16-qpr2
Google Android 16
Google Android 15
Google Android 14

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves a permission bypass caused by resource exhaustion. It allows a local denial of service attack without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to cause a denial of service on your device, making it unresponsive or unstable. Since no extra permissions are needed, any local user could potentially trigger this issue.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from Google for Android devices to address resource exhaustion issues. Monitor system logs for signs of abnormal resource usage or crashes.

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