VDB-430059 · CVE-2026-59008 · GCVE-0-2026-59008

Google Android 16-qpr2/17 DevicePolicyManager DevicePolicyManagerService.java setApplicationRestrictions denial of service

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5.3	$0-$5k	0.80+

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 16-qpr2/17. It has been rated as critical. This vulnerability affects the function setApplicationRestrictions of the file DevicePolicyManagerService.java of the component DevicePolicyManager. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-59008. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Android 16-qpr2/17. This affects the function setApplicationRestrictions of the file DevicePolicyManagerService.java of the component DevicePolicyManager. 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 setApplicationRestrictions of DevicePolicyManagerService.java, there is a possible 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.

It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-59008 since 07/02/2026. The exploitability is told 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 11/02/2026).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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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

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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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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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

07/02/2026 CVE reserved
11/02/2026 +123 days Advisory disclosed
11/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CNA: google_android
CVE: CVE-2026-59008 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-59008
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-430059
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 11/02/2026 21:31
Changes: 11/02/2026 21:31 (59)
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