CVE-2026-0017

Published: Mar 2, 2026Modified: Mar 6, 2026

7.7

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Exploitability: 2.5 / Impact: 5.2

Source: NVD

Description

In onChange of BiometricService.java, there is a possible way to enable fingerprint unlock 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 (4)

Products: Google: Android

1 product

Configuration A

4 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Google Android	Version 16.0
Google Android	Version 16.0 qpr2_beta_1
Google Android	Version 16.0 qpr2_beta_2
Google Android	Version 16.0 qpr2_beta_3

Related CWEs

Improper Authorization

The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

Protection Mechanism Failure

The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.

References (1)

https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-03-01

Source: security@android.com

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