Persistent Denial of Service in Android WiFi Network Suggestions

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-15

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

Description

In add of WifiNetworkSuggestionsManager.java, there is a possible persistent DOS 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

2026-09-09

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-28617

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	android	15.0
google	android	16.0
google	android	16.0
google	android	17.0

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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 persistent denial of service (DOS) issue in the WifiNetworkSuggestionsManager.java file. It occurs due to resource exhaustion, meaning the system runs out of resources required to function properly. Exploitation does not require additional execution privileges or user interaction, making it a local attack vector.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause a persistent denial of service on your device. This means your device may become unresponsive or crash repeatedly, disrupting normal use. Since no special privileges are needed, any local user could potentially exploit it.

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