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.
Affected products
google: android
References3
- source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-03-01 Vendor Advisory
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Aug/112 Not Applicable
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/07/29/4 Not Applicable
Metrics
- CVSS 3.1
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8.4
HIGH
Score source: CNA
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - EPSS — exploit probability
- 0% percentile: 4 · as of 12 November 2026
- CWE
- CWE-693CWE-703
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