In multiple locations, there is a possible denial of service due to a missing permission check.
Denial of service flaw in the Android Framework component, listed as High severity in Google's bulletin. Fixed in Android 16, 16-qpr2, and 17.
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- Exploited
- No known exploitation
- Fix
- Fixed in 16, 16-qpr2, 17
- Who is exposed
- Not reported
Do first: Upgrade to a fixed version: 16, 16-qpr2, 17.
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- Published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Not listed in CISA KEV
- A 0-100 score for how much a CVE matters across the industry: exploitation, exposure, how widely the software is used, severity and whether a fix exists.What do these mean? →
- 0/100 · provisional
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Unclear
- Fix
- Fixed in 16, 16-qpr2, 17
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
The description does not name the affected software. It involves a missing permission check in several places that could let a local user, without extra privileges or user interaction, make the affected software unavailable.
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In multiple locations, there is a possible denial of service due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed version: 16, 16-qpr2, 17.
Timeline
- CVE published
- First seen by cve.now
Affected versions
- Google Android
17, 16-qpr2, 16
Evidence 1
- Link
Corrections
None so far.
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Questions about CVE-2026-28643
What does this mean?
Several locations in the Android Framework lack a permission check, which can allow a denial of service, meaning a device or service can be made to stop working. The checked facts do not describe the exact trigger.Source: source.android.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
The checked facts do not list the affected version ranges; they only name the fixed branches Android 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. To check a device, look at the Android version under Settings > About phone and compare it with Google's security bulletin.Source: source.android.com
What should I do about it?
Install the Android security update for your branch (16, 16-qpr2, or 17) as soon as it is available on your device. The checked facts list no workaround.Source: source.android.com
Is it being exploited?
It is not in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, and CISA's SSVC assessment does not mark exploitation as active. That does not mean it has not been attacked: vendors and researchers can report attacks before CISA lists them. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cve.now feed data