Android AppOps Service Denial-of-Service Vulnerability Preventing Emergency Calls

A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in the AppOpsService component of the Android framework. This issue allows a malicious application to exhaust system resources, potentially interfering with the ability to dial emergency services. The vulnerability exists in Android versions 13, 14, 15, and 16. Exploitation does not require additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to a local denial-of-service condition, causing disruptions in the ability to make emergency calls.

Remediation

Users can update their devices to the December 2025 security patch level to address this vulnerability.