CVE-2026-0063: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In setAllowedCarriers of PhoneInterfaceManager.java, there is a possible way to disable carrier restrictions 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 Android 17 involves a logic error in the setAllowedCarriers method within PhoneInterfaceManager.java. The flaw could permit a local attacker to escalate privileges by bypassing carrier restrictions without needing extra execution privileges or user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 10.0, reflecting the critical nature of the issue with network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on the affected Android device by disabling carrier restrictions. This could compromise device security and potentially enable unauthorized actions at a high privilege level. No additional execution privileges or user interaction are needed, increasing the risk of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented at this time.
CVE-2026-0063: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In setAllowedCarriers of PhoneInterfaceManager.java, there is a possible way to disable carrier restrictions 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.
CVSS v4.0
Score 10.0critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Android 17 involves a logic error in the setAllowedCarriers method within PhoneInterfaceManager.java. The flaw could permit a local attacker to escalate privileges by bypassing carrier restrictions without needing extra execution privileges or user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 10.0, reflecting the critical nature of the issue with network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on the affected Android device by disabling carrier restrictions. This could compromise device security and potentially enable unauthorized actions at a high privilege level. No additional execution privileges or user interaction are needed, increasing the risk of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-15T15:40:43.231Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3250ab0b89be6888f7d4f2
Added to database: 6/17/2026, 7:45:47 AM
Last enriched: 6/17/2026, 8:01:37 AM
Last updated: 6/17/2026, 5:29:24 PM
Views: 5
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