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Android CVE-2026-0017

HIGH
Improper Authorization (CWE-285)
2026-03-02 security@android.com
7.7
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS VectorNVD

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

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 vuln.today
CVE Published
Mar 02, 2026 - 19:16 nvd
HIGH 7.7

DescriptionNVD

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.

AnalysisAI

Biometric authentication bypass in Android's BiometricService allows local attackers to enable fingerprint unlock through a logic error, resulting in privilege escalation without requiring user interaction or special permissions. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.

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RemediationAI

Within 24 hours: Inventory all systems using affected BiometricService components and assess exposure scope. Within 7 days: Disable biometric unlock features where possible, enforce additional authentication factors (PIN/password), and notify affected users of the vulnerability. …

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CVE-2026-0017 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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