Description
In createSessionInternal of PackageInstallerService.java, there is a possible way for an app to update its ownership due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android | 16-qpr2, 16, 15, 14 | — |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
GitHub 1 repository
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QM4RS/CVE-2026-0023-Update-Ownership-PoC ★ 10 · Jun 10, 2026
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Advisories 2
- WID-SEC-2026-0569 Google Android: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Mar 9, 2026
- NCSC-2026-0074 Kwetsbaarheden verholpen in Google Android en Samsung Mobile NCSC-NL (Netherlands) · Mar 3, 2026