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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
Google
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

  • 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.

  • 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

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.