New Android SMS of Death exploit can crash unpatched phones

• A security researcher released a proof-of-concept exploit for an Android vulnerability called 'SMS of Death'.
• The exploit can remotely crash unpatched Android phones by sending a specially crafted text message.
• Google developed a fix for the vulnerability before its public disclosure.
• Repeated malicious messages can cause persistent crashes and reboot loops, requiring technical assistance to recover.
• The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-58882.