Google Android 14 ApkChecksums.java verifySignature denial of service
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability was found in Google Android 14. It has been rated as critical. The affected element is the function verifySignature of the file ApkChecksums.java. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service.
This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-0069. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists.
Details
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android 14. This affects the function verifySignature of the file ApkChecksums.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:
In verifySignature of ApkChecksums.java, there is a possible way to cause a crash 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 at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-0069 since 10/15/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/03/2026).
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1772). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
Affected
- Google Android
Product
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Vendor
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.google.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5
VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.5
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍
ADP CISA Base Score: 5.5
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Exploiting
Class: Denial of serviceCWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Timeline
10/15/2025 CVE reserved06/02/2026 Advisory disclosed
06/02/2026 VulDB entry created
06/03/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Vendor: google.comAdvisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-0069 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-0069
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-367857
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1772 - Google Android: Mehrere Schwachstellen
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
Entry
Created: 06/02/2026 08:30Updated: 06/03/2026 06:46
Changes: 06/02/2026 08:30 (65), 06/03/2026 06:46 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103
Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
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