CVE-2026-0019: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In SettingsLib, there is a possible way to disable system components due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in the SettingsLib component of Google Android (version 17) arises from a logic error that could enable an attacker with local access to disable system components, resulting in an elevation of privilege. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges. The vulnerability is published but lacks an official remediation or patch at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access could exploit this logic error to disable system components, leading to an elevation of privilege on the affected Android version 17. This could compromise system integrity or security controls without needing further privileges or user involvement.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users and monitor for unusual activity related to system component management.
CVE-2026-0019: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In SettingsLib, there is a possible way to disable system components due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in the SettingsLib component of Google Android (version 17) arises from a logic error that could enable an attacker with local access to disable system components, resulting in an elevation of privilege. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges. The vulnerability is published but lacks an official remediation or patch at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access could exploit this logic error to disable system components, leading to an elevation of privilege on the affected Android version 17. This could compromise system integrity or security controls without needing further privileges or user involvement.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users and monitor for unusual activity related to system component management.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-15T15:38:53.935Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3237f30b89be6888dbf165
Added to database: 6/17/2026, 6:00:19 AM
Last enriched: 6/17/2026, 6:15:30 AM
Last updated: 6/17/2026, 10:46:36 AM
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