In loadDescription of DeviceAdminAdd.java, there is a possible denial of service due to improper input validation.
Affects Android devices; the fix is in the 2026-11-05 security patch level or later. No CVSS score or vendor severity is listed.
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- Exploited
- No known exploitation
- Fix
- Fixed in 2026-11-05
- Who is exposed
- Specific setups only
Do first: Upgrade to a fixed version: 2026-11-05.
- 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- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean?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? →
- 5/100 · 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? →
- Specific setups only
- Fix
- Fixed in 2026-11-05
- 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
In loadDescription of DeviceAdminAdd.java, there is a possible denial of service due to improper input validation. 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: 2026-11-05.
Timeline
- CVE published
- First seen by cve.now
- Record last updated
Affected versions
- Google Android
17, 16
Evidence 2
- Link
- Link
Corrections
None so far.
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Questions about CVE-2026-55272
What does this mean?
A local attacker could cause a denial of service on the affected device. The flaw is improper input validation in loadDescription of DeviceAdminAdd.java.Source: source.android.com, source.android.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
The source does not list specific affected versions or setups. To check a device, look at its security patch level under Settings, About phone.Source: source.android.com, source.android.com
What should I do about it?
Install the 2026-11-05 security patch level or later, which the advisory says addresses these issues.Source: source.android.com, 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