# CVE-2026-49912: In multiple functions of MediaCarouselController.kt, there is a possible way for media to show up after disablement due to a logic error…

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2026-11-02 · Updated: 2026-11-02

## Summary

The affected software is the Android System UI component that controls the media carousel in the notification shade. The flaw can cause media content to remain visible after the feature has been disabled, potentially exposing information to a local user without requiring extra privileges or user interaction.

Model-written summary (anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5). Verify details against the original sources.

## Affected

- Google Android: 17, 16-qpr2, 16, 15, 14

## Description

In multiple functions of MediaCarouselController.kt, there is a possible way for media to show up after disablement due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Google Android, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-11-01

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