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Critical Android “Zero-Interaction” Vulnerability Enables DoS Attacks

Cybersecuritynews •Abinaya • April 7, 2026

Google has released its highly anticipated Android Security Bulletin for April 2026, bringing essential security patches to millions of Android devices worldwide. The most pressing issue in this month’s rollout is CVE-2026-0049, a critical zero-interaction vulnerability residing in the core Android Framework. If exploited, this flaw allows attackers to trigger a local denial-of-service (DoS) attack […]

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Critical Android Zero-Interaction Vulnerability Discovered On April 6, 2026, Google published CVE-2026-0049, a critical zero-interaction vulnerability in the Android Framework. This flaw allows attackers to execute local denial-of-service (DoS) attacks without any user interaction. Millions of Android devices worldwide are potentially affected by this vulnerability. The Android Security Bulletin for April 2026, released on April 7, 2026, includes essential security patches addressing this issue. Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to significant service disruptions for users. Security experts recommend immediate patching to mitigate risks. The vulnerability highlights ongoing security challenges within the Android ecosystem. Google has not reported any known active exploitation at this time. 4 sources 71

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