CVE-2026-0011
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Logic Error in Android Settings.java Enables Local Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-03-02

Last updated on: 2026-03-06

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

Description
In enableSystemPackageLPw of Settings.java, there is a possible way to prevent location access from working due to a logic error in the code. 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
2026-03-02
Last Modified
2026-03-06
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-0011
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Showing 6 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
google android 14.0
google android 15.0
google android 16.0
google android 16.0
google android 16.0
google android 16.0
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CWE ID Description
CWE-703 The product does not properly anticipate or handle exceptional conditions that rarely occur during normal operation of the product.
CWE-693 The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the enableSystemPackageLPw function of the Settings.java file. Due to a logic error in the code, it is possible to prevent location access from working as intended.

Exploitation of this issue can lead to a local escalation of privilege without requiring any additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can impact you by allowing an attacker with local access to escalate their privileges without needing extra permissions or user interaction.

This could result in unauthorized changes to location access settings, potentially disrupting location-based services or privacy controls on the affected device.

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