Google Android 14/15/16/16-qpr2 LocalImageResolver.java onHeaderDecoded resource consumption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 14/15/16/16-qpr2 and classified as problematic. This affects the function onHeaderDecoded of the file LocalImageResolver.java. The manipulation results in resource consumption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-0049. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 14/15/16/16-qpr2. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function onHeaderDecoded of the file LocalImageResolver.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-400. The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

In onHeaderDecoded of LocalImageResolver.java, there is a possible persistent 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.

The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-0049 since 10/15/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 04/06/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.5
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ADP CISA Base Score: 6.2
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Class: Resource consumption
CWE: CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/15/2025 CVE reserved
04/06/2026 +173 days Advisory disclosed
04/06/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/06/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-0049 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-0049
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-355632
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 04/06/2026 21:23
Changes: 04/06/2026 21:23 (65)
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Cache ID: 216:38D:103

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