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CVE-2026-28618 Google CVE debrief

CVE-2026-28618 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, with a CVSS score of 8.8. A heap buffer overflow in the oapv.c file could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not required for exploitation. The CVE was published on 2026-09-08T19:17:53.970Z and last modified on 2026-09-15T14:24:07.937Z.

Vendor
Google
Product
Android
CVSS
HIGH 8.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-09-08
Original CVE updated
2026-09-15
Advisory published
2026-09-08
Advisory updated
2026-09-15

Who should care

Defenders responsible for Android inventory and patch management should assess exposure and apply patches. Security teams should monitor for potential exploitation attempts and implement compensating controls if patches are not immediately feasible.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-28618 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android that could lead to remote code execution. Defenders should prioritize assessing exposure and applying patches for affected Android versions.

  • Remote code execution could lead to unauthorized access and data breaches
  • No additional execution privileges are needed, increasing the attack surface
  • User interaction is not required, making exploitation more likely
  • Verify inventory and implement compensating controls if patches are not immediately feasible

Technical summary

A heap buffer overflow in the oapv.c file of Google Android could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not required for exploitation. The vulnerability affects Android versions 16.0, 16.0:qpr2, and 17.0.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize assessing exposure and applying patches for Android versions 16.0, 16.0:qpr2, and 17.0. Verify inventory and implement compensating controls if patches are not immediately feasible.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Assess exposure for Android versions 16.0, 16.0:qpr2, and 17.0
  • Apply patches from the vendor advisory
  • Verify inventory and implement compensating controls if patches are not immediately feasible
  • Monitor for potential exploitation attempts

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD vulnerability detail provide information on the vulnerability, its CVSS score, and affected Android versions. A vendor advisory and patch are available.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-28618 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-28618

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-28618 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28618

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.