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CVE-2026-28653 Google CVE debrief
CVE-2026-28653 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, with a CVSS score of 7.8. An integer overflow in multiple functions of rw_t3t.cc could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not required for exploitation. This vulnerability affects Android versions 14.0, 15.0, 16.0, 16.0 qpr2, and 17.0. Defenders responsible for managing and securing Google Android systems and devices should assess exposure and apply patches. The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, including its CVSS score and affected Android versions.
- Vendor
- Product
- Android
- CVSS
- HIGH 7.8
- 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 managing and securing Google Android systems and devices should assess exposure and apply patches for this vulnerability.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-28653 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android that could lead to local escalation of privilege. Defenders should assess exposure, apply patches, and monitor for potential exploitation attempts.
- Local escalation of privilege could allow attackers to gain elevated access to sensitive data and system functionality.
- Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data and system resources.
- Defenders should verify that systems and devices using affected Android versions are patched to prevent potential exploitation.
Technical summary
An integer overflow in multiple functions of rw_t3t.cc in Google Android could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not required for exploitation. Affected Android versions include 14.0, 15.0, 16.0, 16.0 qpr2, and 17.0.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize assessing exposure and applying patches for this vulnerability, especially for systems and devices using affected Android versions.
Recommended defensive actions
- Assess exposure for systems and devices using affected Android versions
- Apply patches provided by Google for affected Android versions
- Monitor for potential exploitation attempts
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, including its CVSS score and affected Android versions. However, specific exploitation details and victim information are not provided.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-28653 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-28653
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-28653 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28653
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-09-01
[email protected] - Vendor Advisory
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.