CVE-2026-0023

HIGH

PackageInstallerService - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm

Description

In createSessionInternal of PackageInstallerService.java, there is a possible way for an app to update its ownership due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

References (2)

[Vendor Advisory] https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2026-03-01

[Vendor Advisory] https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-03-01

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8

EPSS 0.0001

EPSS Percentile 0.3%

Attack Vector LOCAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Classification

CWE

CWE-269

Status published

Affected Products (7)

google/android

Timeline

Published Mar 02, 2026

Tracked Since Mar 03, 2026