CVE-2026-49881: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
CVE-2026-49881 is a vulnerability in Google Android version 17 involving a logic error in the InCallController.java component. This flaw allows arbitrary code execution locally, resulting in an elevation of privilege without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability exists in the serviceClassExists function of InCallController.java in Google Android. Due to a logic error, an attacker with local access can execute arbitrary code, leading to privilege escalation. Exploitation does not require user interaction or elevated execution privileges. The issue affects Android version 17. No CVSS score or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges on the affected Android device. This could allow unauthorized actions or access beyond the attacker's original permissions. No information about active exploitation in the wild is available.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should limit local access to trusted parties and monitor for updates from Google regarding this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-49881: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
CVE-2026-49881 is a vulnerability in Google Android version 17 involving a logic error in the InCallController.java component. This flaw allows arbitrary code execution locally, resulting in an elevation of privilege without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability exists in the serviceClassExists function of InCallController.java in Google Android. Due to a logic error, an attacker with local access can execute arbitrary code, leading to privilege escalation. Exploitation does not require user interaction or elevated execution privileges. The issue affects Android version 17. No CVSS score or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges on the affected Android device. This could allow unauthorized actions or access beyond the attacker's original permissions. No information about active exploitation in the wild is available.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should limit local access to trusted parties and monitor for updates from Google regarding this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-02T14:29:35.576Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa05619acd9273b490f5579
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:17 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 02:11:17 UTC
Views: 5
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