CVE-2026-28666

In multiple functions of LocalImageResolver.java, there is a possible Remote Persistent Denial of Service due to a DNG image rendering check bypass. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege 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 NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-09-01	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::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:google:android:17.0:-::::::

History

23 Sep 2026, 19:38

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
CPE		cpe:2.3:o:google:android:17.0:-:::::: cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:qpr2:::::: cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:-:::::: cpe:2.3:o:google:android:15.0:::::::* cpe:2.3:o:google:android:14.0:::::::*
First Time		Google Google android
References	~~() https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-09-01 -~~	() https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-09-01 - Vendor Advisory

Information

Published : 2026-09-08 19:17

Updated : 2026-09-23 19:38

NVD link : CVE-2026-28666

Mitre link : CVE-2026-28666

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-28666

JSON object : View

Products Affected

google

android

CWE

CWE-863

Incorrect Authorization

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