Google Android 14/15/16/16-qpr2 AppOpsService.java denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 14/15/16/16-qpr2 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file AppOpsService.java. The manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-0015. The attack needs to be performed locally. There is not any exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Google Android 14/15/16/16-qpr2. This issue affects an unknown part of the file AppOpsService.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

In multiple locations of AppOpsService.java, there is a possible persistent 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.

It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-0015 since 10/15/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/10/2026).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0569). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Google Android

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.7

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VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

10/15/2025 CVE reserved
03/02/2026 +138 days Advisory disclosed
03/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/10/2026 +7 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-0015 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-0015
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-348491
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0569 - Google Android: Mehrere Schwachstellen

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 03/02/2026 20:39
Updated: 03/10/2026 00:10
Changes: 03/02/2026 20:39 (56), 03/04/2026 13:41 (11), 03/06/2026 08:37 (1), 03/10/2026 00:10 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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