Android Package Installer Service Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the Android Package Installer Service allows an app to improperly update its ownership due to a lack of necessary permission checks. 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 for an application.
Added: Mar 2, 2026, 7:32 PM
Updated: Mar 2, 2026, 8:51 PM
Vulnerability Rating
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