VDB-367883 · CVE-2026-28581 · GCVE-0-2026-28581

Google Android 14/15/16/16-qpr2 CalltentProcessor.java fixInitiatingUserIfNecessary

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 14/15/16/16-qpr2. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function fixInitiatingUserIfNecessary of the file CalltentProcessor.java. The manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-28581. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 14/15/16/16-qpr2. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function fixInitiatingUserIfNecessary of the file CalltentProcessor.java. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

In fixInitiatingUserIfNecessary of CallIntentProcessor.java, there is a possible way to make an emergency call due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local with null execution privileges needed. User interaction is null for exploitation.

It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-28581 since 03/02/2026. 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 $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/02/2026).

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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Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

Version

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.6

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.3
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

ADP CISA Base Score: 4.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unknown
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Timelineinfo

03/02/2026 CVE reserved
06/02/2026 +91 days Advisory disclosed
06/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-28581 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-28581
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-367883
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 06/02/2026 08:37
Changes: 06/02/2026 08:37 (64)
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