CVE-2026-0017
Logic Error in BiometricService.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
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| android | 16.0 | |
| android | 16.0 | |
| android | 16.0 | |
| android | 16.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-693 | The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product. |
| CWE-285 | The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in the onChange method of BiometricService.java, where a logic error allows fingerprint unlock to be enabled improperly. This flaw can be exploited locally to escalate privileges without needing any additional execution privileges or user interaction.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to local escalation of privilege, meaning an attacker with local access could gain higher privileges on the device without needing to execute additional code or require user interaction. This could compromise device security by bypassing fingerprint authentication.
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