CVE-2026-28626: High severity Google Android vulnerability
In onCreate of SetupPassthroughActivity.java, there is a possible way to launch arbitrary activity due to Intent redirection . This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
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android/platform/packages/apps/TVto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 16-qpr2:2026-09-05 - Upgrade
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android/platform/packages/apps/TVto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 17:2026-09-05 - Upgrade
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android/platform/packages/apps/TVto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 14:2026-09-05
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Frequently Asked Questions
What access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
Exploitation is local and does not require additional execution privileges. User interaction is required.
What is the potential impact if exploitation succeeds?
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to launch an arbitrary activity and escalate privileges locally.