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In setApplicationRestrictions of DevicePolicyManagerService.java, there is a possible denial of service due to resource exhaustion.

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Exploited
No known exploitation
Fix
Fixed in 16-qpr2, 17
Who is exposed
Not reported

Do first: Upgrade to a fixed version: 16-qpr2, 17.

Published
Last modified
Published
Not listed in CISA KEV
0/100 · provisional
Unclear
Fix
Fixed in 16-qpr2, 17
None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub

Summary

In setApplicationRestrictions of DevicePolicyManagerService.java, there is a possible denial of service due to resource exhaustion. 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-qpr2, 17.

Timeline

  1. CVE published
  2. First seen by cve.now

Affected versions

  • Google Android

    17, 16-qpr2

Evidence 1

  1. Link

Corrections

None so far.

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FAQ

Questions about CVE-2026-59008

What does this mean?

The bug is in the setApplicationRestrictions function of DevicePolicyManagerService.java in Android. Its advisory classifies it as a denial-of-service issue caused by resource exhaustion, meaning the affected component can be driven to use up resources and stop working properly.Source: source.android.com

Am I affected, and how do I check?

The checked facts name Google Android but list no affected version ranges or specific setups. To check a device's version, look under Settings, About phone. The fixed releases listed are 16-qpr2 and 17.Source: source.android.com

What should I do about it?

Install a security update that includes the fix, which the advisory lists as Android 16-qpr2 or Android 17.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