Description
In multiple functions of MediaCarouselController.kt, there is a possible way for media to show up after disablement due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Published: 2026-11-02
Score: n/a
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Local Information Disclosure
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A logic error in multiple functions of MediaCarouselController.kt allows media content to be displayed after the feature has been disabled, resulting in the unintended exposure of local information. This vulnerability does not require the attacker to acquire additional execution privileges, and it can be exploited without user interaction. The impact is limited to local information disclosure rather than full system compromise.

Affected Systems

Android devices provided by Google are affected, specifically those running software that includes the MediaCarouselController component. Version details are not listed in the advisory, so all current Android releases employing this code are potentially vulnerable until a fix is released.

Risk and Exploitability

The EPSS score for this issue is not available, but the advisory notes that an exploit does not require user interaction and needs no elevated privileges, indicating a straightforward local attack path. The risk is elevated by the fact that local data could be accessed by any app or user with access to the device, leading to potential privacy violations. Since this vulnerability is not yet listed in the CISA KEV catalog, there is no confirmed exploit in the wild yet, yet the vulnerability should be addressed promptly due to its potential to compromise sensitive media content.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 2, 2026 at 21:46 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Ensure the device is running the latest Android security patch from Google that contains a fix for this issue
  • If a patch is not yet available, disable or remove the Media Carousel feature to prevent the logic error from being triggered
  • Regularly check the official Android security bulletin for updates regarding this vulnerability and apply any subsequent patches as soon as they are released

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 2, 2026 at 21:46 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Local Information Disclosure in Android MediaCarouselController
First Time appeared Google
Google android
Weaknesses CWE-200
Vendors & Products Google
Google android

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In multiple functions of MediaCarouselController.kt, there is a possible way for media to show up after disablement due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: google_android

Published:

Updated: 2026-11-02T19:53:11.174Z

Reserved: 2026-06-02T14:41:48.237Z

Link: CVE-2026-49912

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-11-02T20:17:42.727

Modified: 2026-11-03T14:52:42.467

Link: CVE-2026-49912

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-11-02T22:00:06Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-200

    Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor