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

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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. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

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. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. 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 escalation with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed 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 09/09/2026).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Timelineinfo

03/02/2026 CVE reserved
06/02/2026 +91 days Advisory disclosed
06/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/09/2026 +99 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
Updated: 09/09/2026 11:37
Changes: 06/02/2026 08:37 (64), 09/09/2026 11:37 (9)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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