Security1 hOctober 30, 2026, 17:33

Android 'SMS of Death' flaw crashes calls, fix due in November

Researcher Mark Blaszczyk disclosed CVE-2026-58882, a flaw where a crafted SMS silently crashes Android's calling service, dropping calls including to emergency services. Around 20 such messages can push a device into a bootloop. Google fixed the bug in June and the patch is slated for the November security bulletin.

Android Authority

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Android 'SMS of Death' flaw crashes calls, fix due in November

Flaw affects code dating back to Android 12, reproduced on Pixel and Galaxy
About 20 malicious texts can trigger a persistent bootloop
Google fixed the bug on June 15 after initially dismissing the report
Rated Critical, the fix is slated for the November bulletin

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Android 'SMS of Death' flaw crashes calls, fix due in November

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