Privilege Escalation in Android PhoneInterfaceManager

Publication date: 2026-06-17

Last updated on: 2026-06-18

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

Description

In setAllowedCarriers of PhoneInterfaceManager.java, there is a possible way to disable carrier restrictions 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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Meta Information

Published

2026-06-17

Last Modified

2026-06-18

Generated

2026-07-07

AI Q&A

2026-06-17

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-06

NVD

CVE-2026-0063

EUVD

EUVD-2026-37575

Affected Vendors & Products

Currently, no data is known.

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-269	The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the setAllowedCarriers method of the PhoneInterfaceManager.java file. Due to a logic error in the code, it is possible to disable carrier restrictions. This flaw allows a local escalation of privilege without requiring any additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to a local escalation of privilege, meaning an attacker with local access could gain higher privileges than intended. This could allow bypassing carrier restrictions, potentially compromising device security or functionality.

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