---
id: CVE-2026-0018
title: >-
  In multiple functions of AccessibilityManagerService.java, there is a possible
  persistent denial of service due to improper input validation
summary: >-
  In multiple functions of AccessibilityManagerService.java, there is a possible
  persistent denial of service due to improper input validation. This could lead
  to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed.
  User…
severity: medium
cvss: 5.5
cvssVector: 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'
cwe:
  - CWE-20
vendor: google
product: android
affected:
  - android = 15.0
  - android = 16.0
published: '2026-06-01'
updated: '2026-09-29'
sourceUpdated: '2026-09-29T12:17:09.123'
source: NVD
sourceUrl: 'https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0018'
references:
  - url: 'https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-06-01'
    label: security@android.com
  - url: 'http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/09/29/9'
    label: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
tags:
  - nvd
  - cve.org
ssvc:
  exploitation: none
  automatable: 'no'
  technicalImpact: partial
  timestamp: '2026-06-01T23:42:30.622678Z'
ingestedAt: '2026-09-29T11:32:41.246Z'
---

## Overview

In multiple functions of AccessibilityManagerService.java, there is a possible persistent denial of service due to improper input validation. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

## Affected

- `android = 15.0`
- `android = 16.0`

## Remediation

Refer to the linked advisories for vendor-supplied fixes and affected version ranges.