CVE-2026-28634: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
CVE-2026-28634 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android affecting specific versions. It arises from a logic error in the handleUssdRequest function of PhoneInterfaceManager.java, allowing a USSD request to be sent without the required permission. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges. The vulnerability affects Android versions 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. No CVSS score or vendor remediation information is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Android's PhoneInterfaceManager.java (handleUssdRequest) allows local attackers to send USSD requests without proper permission due to a logic error. This flaw enables local privilege escalation without needing extra execution privileges or user interaction. The affected versions explicitly include Android 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. There is no available CVSS score or official remediation guidance at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in local elevation of privilege on affected Android devices, potentially allowing an attacker to perform actions normally restricted by permission checks related to USSD requests. No additional execution privileges or user interaction are required, increasing the risk of stealthy local attacks. There is no indication of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users and administrators should monitor for updates from Google regarding this vulnerability. No vendor advisory or patch links are currently provided.
CVE-2026-28634: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
CVE-2026-28634 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android affecting specific versions. It arises from a logic error in the handleUssdRequest function of PhoneInterfaceManager.java, allowing a USSD request to be sent without the required permission. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges. The vulnerability affects Android versions 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. No CVSS score or vendor remediation information is currently available.
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Android's PhoneInterfaceManager.java (handleUssdRequest) allows local attackers to send USSD requests without proper permission due to a logic error. This flaw enables local privilege escalation without needing extra execution privileges or user interaction. The affected versions explicitly include Android 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. There is no available CVSS score or official remediation guidance at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in local elevation of privilege on affected Android devices, potentially allowing an attacker to perform actions normally restricted by permission checks related to USSD requests. No additional execution privileges or user interaction are required, increasing the risk of stealthy local attacks. There is no indication of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users and administrators should monitor for updates from Google regarding this vulnerability. No vendor advisory or patch links are currently provided.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-02T19:11:13.943Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa05612acd9273b490f5439
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:10 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 19:38:46 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 19:38:46 UTC
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