GhostMap Android flaw lets malicious app trigger boot loop

# GhostMap Android flaw lets malicious app trigger boot loop

https://gcdradar.vercel.app/incidents/ghostmap-android-flaw-lets-malicious-app-trigger-boot-loop · AIR-2026-1802 · live

- Lane: Research
- Severity: 1 (Research / proof of concept): Research disclosure demonstrating denial of service via boot loop.
- Fix status: Fix status unknown
- First reported: 2026-11-05
- AI role: No AI role
- Products: Android

## Summary

Researchers discovered an Android vulnerability dubbed GhostMap that permits malicious applications to trap devices in an endless boot loop. The flaw can be triggered by apps requiring zero permissions following installation.

## What to do

No action recorded; read the sources below and the vendor's advisory.

## Affected and fixed versions

- Affected: Android

## Latest updates

- 2026-11-05: GhostMap Android flaw lets malicious app trigger persistent boot loop (https://bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ghostmap-android-flaw-lets-malicious-app-trigger-persistent-boot-loop)

## Sources

- 2026-11-05 BleepingComputer: GhostMap Android flaw lets malicious app trigger persistent boot loop https://bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ghostmap-android-flaw-lets-malicious-app-trigger-persistent-boot-loop

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