CVE-2026-0073

In adbd_tls_verify_cert of auth.cpp, there is a possible bypass of wireless ADB mutual authentication due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to remote (proximal/adjacent) code execution as the shell user with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS v3 8.8 HIGH

8.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector ADJACENT_NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-05-01	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:o:google:android:14.0:::::::*
	cpe:2.3:o:google:android:15.0:::::::*
	cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:-::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:qpr2_beta_1::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:qpr2_beta_2::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:qpr2_beta_3::::::

History

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Information

Published : 2026-05-04 18:16

Updated : 2026-06-17 10:10

NVD link : CVE-2026-0073

Mitre link : CVE-2026-0073

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-0073

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Products Affected

google

android

CWE

CWE-303

Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm

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