Google Pixel Biometric Bypass Vulnerability Allowing Privilege Escalation

Vulnerability

A vulnerability exists in Google Pixel devices that allows for a biometric bypass, potentially leading to unauthorized privilege escalation. This issue arises from an unusual root cause and can be exploited without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized elevation of privileges, allowing a user to gain access to restricted functions or data.

Remediation

Users can update their devices to the December 2024 security patch level to address this vulnerability.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
7.8
impact
5.0
exploitability
4.7
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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