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HIGH · 7.7

CVE-2026-0017

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 executi...

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

7.7

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroid16.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-693CWE-285

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-0017?

CVE-2026-0017 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH). 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 executi...

How severe is CVE-2026-0017?

CVE-2026-0017 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-0017?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.