GameManagerService Resource Exhaustion DoS

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-15

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

Description

In parseInterventionFromXml of GameManagerService.java, there is a possible permanent 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.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-08

Last Modified

2026-09-15

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-10

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-28596

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	android	14.0
google	android	15.0
google	android	16.0
google	android	16.0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-400	The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a permanent denial of service issue caused by resource exhaustion in the parseInterventionFromXml function of GameManagerService.java. It allows an attacker to cause a local denial of service without needing additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could impact you by causing your device to become unresponsive or crash due to resource exhaustion. It may require a reboot or system reset to restore normal functionality.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from Android to address the resource exhaustion issue in GameManagerService.java. Monitor system logs for unusual resource consumption patterns in the GameManagerService process.

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