Google Patches 32 Android Vulnerabilities in April 2026 Security Bulletin

Google has released its April 2026 Android Security Bulletin, patching 32 vulnerabilities. Three are rated Critical and allow remote code execution without user interaction.

Critical Vulnerabilities

• CVE-2026-0842 — Critical RCE in Android System. Affects Android 12-15.
• CVE-2026-1143 — Critical privilege escalation in Media Framework.
• CVE-2026-1389 — Critical flaw in Qualcomm GPU driver.

How to Update

Settings u2192 System u2192 Software Update u2192 Check for updates. Pixel devices received the patch automatically. Other OEMs follow within 2-4 weeks.

The SudoFlare Takeaway

Enable auto-updates on all Android devices. If your device manufacturer no longer pushes security patches, consider GrapheneOS (Pixel) or LineageOS for continued security support.