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CVE-2026-0068: Elevation of privilege in Google Android

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-0068cvecve-2026-0068
Published: Wed Jun 17 2026 (06/17/2026, 06:49:10 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Android

Description

In createSessionInternal of PackageInstallerService.java, there is a possible method to remove a DPC app from a managed device without DO consent due to desync from persistence. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a user can install a malicious app with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

CVSS v4.0

Score 10.0critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
High
Subsq. Integrity
High
Subsq. Availability
High
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H

Affected software

Affected versions
17

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 06/17/2026, 08:01:28 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in Android 17 arises from a flaw in the createSessionInternal method of PackageInstallerService.java. Due to a desynchronization issue with persistence, it is possible to remove a DPC app from a managed device without the Device Owner's consent. An attacker with local access who can trick a user into installing a malicious app could exploit this to escalate privileges on the device. No additional execution privileges are required, but user interaction is necessary for exploitation.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can lead to local privilege escalation on affected Android 17 devices by removing critical management apps without authorization. This undermines device management controls and could allow malicious apps to gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising device security.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been published at this time.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
google_android
Date Reserved
2025-10-15T15:40:50.621Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a3250ab0b89be6888f7d4f8

Added to database: 6/17/2026, 7:45:47 AM

Last enriched: 6/17/2026, 8:01:28 AM

Last updated: 6/17/2026, 5:24:24 PM

Views: 3

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