Description
In removeUserData of DevicePolicyManagerService.java, there is a possible denial of service due to a race condition. This could lead to local denial of service with User 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 Denial of Service
Action: Update OS
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability resides in the removeUserData method of DevicePolicyManagerService.java. A race condition allows a user with local execution privileges to trigger a denial‑of‑service condition. The flaw does not require user interaction, so an attacker with user rights can repeatedly invoke the operation to exhaust system resources, leading to unresponsive or crashed services. The weakness aligns with the race condition guideline, where concurrent state changes produce unexpected outcomes.

Affected Systems

Affected product is Google Android devices that include the DevicePolicyManagerService implementation. No specific version range is disclosed, so any installation that contains the current Android framework where removeUserData is present is potentially impacted. Organizations deploying enterprise device management should verify whether their device builds include this flaw.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score is not supplied in the public advisory, and the EPSS score is unavailable, so the exact severity cannot be quantified. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Exploitation requires local user execution privileges but no special user interaction, meaning any local user could induce the DoS. The lack of remote activation limits the impact to the affected device, but repeated failures could disrupt device management functions and degrade availability for users.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 2, 2026 at 22:18 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Install the latest Android security patch that addresses the DevicePolicyManagerService removeUserData race condition.
  • If a patch is not yet available, restrict the DevicePolicyManagerService permissions so only privileged system components can invoke removeUserData.
  • Monitor device logs for repeated failures or abnormal behavior in removeUserData and apply manual reboot or reset procedures as a temporary measure.
  • Coordinate with enterprise device management solutions to disable or limit removeUserData functionality on managed devices until a patch is released.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 2, 2026 at 22:18 UTC.

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History

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

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

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:45:00 +0000

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Title Android DevicePolicyManager removeUserData Race Condition Allows Local Denial of Service
Weaknesses CWE-479

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In removeUserData of DevicePolicyManagerService.java, there is a possible denial of service due to a race condition. This could lead to local denial of service with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: google_android

Published:

Updated: 2026-11-02T19:55:03.775Z

Reserved: 2026-07-02T06:24:25.451Z

Link: CVE-2026-59020

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-11-02T20:17:56.920

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

Link: CVE-2026-59020

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Updated: 2026-11-02T22:45:17Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-479

    Signal Handler Use of a Non-reentrant Function