In createSessionInternal of PackageInstallerService.java, there is a possible to update a Device Policy Controller (DPC) into an invalid directory due to a path traversal error. 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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Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:00 +0000
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| Title | Local Privilege Escalation via Path Traversal in Android PackageInstallerService | |
| Weaknesses | CWE-23 |
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0000
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Google
Google android |
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Google
Google android |
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0000
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| Description | In createSessionInternal of PackageInstallerService.java, there is a possible to update a Device Policy Controller (DPC) into an invalid directory due to a path traversal error. 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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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: google_android
Published:
Updated: 2026-06-01T21:14:52.825Z
Reserved: 2025-10-15T15:40:29.016Z
Link: CVE-2026-0055
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Status : Received
Published: 2026-06-01T22:16:20.783
Modified: 2026-06-01T22:16:20.783
Link: CVE-2026-0055
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OpenCVE Enrichment
Updated: 2026-06-01T23:00:16Z
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