Description
In ShortcutInfo of ShortcutInfo.java, there is a possible way to crash the launcher via unauthorized shortcuts 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.
Published: 2026-11-02
Score: n/a
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Denial of Service
Action: Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The Android launcher can be crashed by an unauthorized shortcut that causes resource exhaustion, resulting in a local denial of service without requiring additional privileges. The crash can be triggered without user interaction.

Affected Systems

Google Android devices. No specific version information is provided in the advisory; the issue relates to the ShortcutInfo component in Android's launcher code.

Risk and Exploitability

Based on the description, it is inferred that the attack does not require user interaction or escalated privileges. Any local user or malicious application capable of creating shortcuts may exploit the weakness, as elevated privileges or user interaction are not required. The CVSS and EPSS metrics are not publicly listed, and the vulnerability is not included in the CISA KEV catalog, but it still enables service disruption on the affected device.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 2, 2026 at 23:01 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Install the latest Android security patch as described in the 2026‑11‑01 security bulletin
  • Restrict or remove applications that can create unauthorized shortcuts, or adjust their permissions to prevent shortcut creation
  • Reboot the device after applying updates to ensure the launcher restarts with a clean state

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 2, 2026 at 23:01 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Android Launcher Crash via Unauthorized Shortcuts (Resource Exhaustion)
Weaknesses CWE-400

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Google
Google android
Vendors & Products Google
Google android

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In ShortcutInfo of ShortcutInfo.java, there is a possible way to crash the launcher via unauthorized shortcuts 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.
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: google_android

Published:

Updated: 2026-11-02T19:53:14.294Z

Reserved: 2026-06-02T14:43:25.468Z

Link: CVE-2026-49924

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-11-02T20:17:43.057

Modified: 2026-11-02T20:17:43.057

Link: CVE-2026-49924

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-11-02T23:15:14Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-400

    Uncontrolled Resource Consumption