PatchTheCVECVE-2026-59008: In setApplicationRestrictions of DevicePolicyManagerService.java, there is a possible denial of service due to
CVE-2026-59008 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.2) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In setApplicationRestrictions of DevicePolicyManagerService.java, there is a possible denial of service due to resource exhaustion. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.2 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 100%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-20 |
| Published | 2026-11-02 |
| Last modified | 2026-11-03 |
Last updated 2026-11-03 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Advisories and coverage
Research and news
- VulDB Recent Entries: CVE-2026-59008 | Google Android 16-qpr2/17 DevicePolicyManager DevicePolicyManagerService.java setApplicationRestrictions denial of service 2026-11-02
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-59008?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-59008 being exploited?
CVE-2026-59008 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-59008 affect?
CVE-2026-59008 affects affected software. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.2). In setApplicationRestrictions of DevicePolicyManagerService.java, there is a possible denial of service due to resource exhaustion. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction
How urgent is CVE-2026-59008?
Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.