Android Biometric Service Fingerprint Unlock Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Vulnerability
A logic error in the BiometricService component of Android could allow unauthorized activation of fingerprint unlock. This vulnerability enables local privilege escalation without requiring additional execution rights or user interaction.
Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access through fingerprint authentication, allowing a user to gain elevated privileges on the device.
Added: Mar 2, 2026, 7:32 PM
Updated: Mar 2, 2026, 8:52 PM
Vulnerability Rating
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0.0urgency
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