Android Tapjack Attack Vulnerability in WindowManagerService Allowing Local Privilege Escalation
Vulnerability
A vulnerability has been identified in the relayoutWindow function of WindowManagerService.java, where a missing permission check creates a potential tapjack attack. This flaw could lead to local privilege escalation without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction.
Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized privilege escalation.
Added: Mar 2, 2026, 7:41 PM
Updated: Mar 2, 2026, 9:02 PM
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