CVE-2026-0068: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-0068: Elevation of privilege in Google 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
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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