CVE-2026-55288
Received Received - Intake

Denial of Service in Android SIM Records Handling

Publication date: 2026-11-02

Last updated on: 2026-11-02

Assigner: Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)

Description
In validEfCfis of SIMRecords.java, there is a possible way to cause a denial of service due to an uncaught exception. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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Published
2026-11-02
Last Modified
2026-11-02
Generated
2026-11-02
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2026-11-02
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CVE-2026-55288

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Google Android 17
Google Android 16-qpr2
Google Android 16
Google Android 15
Google Android 14

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is in the SIMRecords.java file where an uncaught exception could cause a denial of service. It allows local privilege escalation without needing extra execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to crash the system or gain higher privileges on your device, potentially allowing unauthorized access or control.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from Google for Android systems to address the issue in SIMRecords.java. Monitor official Android security bulletins for updates.

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