CVE-2026-0024: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Mar 1, 2026
·
Updated

In isRedactionNeededForOpenViaContentResolver of MediaProvider.java, there is a possible way to reveal the location of media due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android
android/platform/packages/providers/mediaprovider>=16-qpr2-next:0<16-qpr2-next:2026-03-01
16-qpr2-next:2026-03-01
android/platform/packages/providers/mediaprovider>=15:0<15:2026-03-01
15:2026-03-01
android/platform/packages/providers/mediaprovider>=16:0<16:2026-03-01
16:2026-03-01
android/platform/packages/providers/mediaprovider>=16-qpr2:0<16-qpr2:2026-03-01
16-qpr2:2026-03-01
android/platform/packages/providers/mediaprovider>=14:0<14:2026-03-01
14:2026-03-01
Google Android=14.0
Google Android=15.0
Google Android=16.0
Google Android=16.0-qpr2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/providers/MediaProvider to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16-qpr2-next:2026-03-01
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/providers/MediaProvider to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15:2026-03-01
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/providers/MediaProvider to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16:2026-03-01
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/providers/MediaProvider to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16-qpr2:2026-03-01
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/providers/MediaProvider to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14:2026-03-01

Event History

Mar 1, 2026
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Mar 2, 2026
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:42 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-0024?

CVE-2026-0024 has been classified with a moderate severity level due to its potential for information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-0024?

To mitigate CVE-2026-0024, ensure that your Android device is updated to the latest security patch provided by Google.

3

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2026-0024?

CVE-2026-0024 affects Android versions 14.0, 15.0, and 16.0 including its beta versions.

4

What could happen if CVE-2026-0024 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2026-0024 could lead to local information disclosure, specifically revealing the location of media files.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2026-0024?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2026-0024.

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