CVE-2026-0017: Google Android

High severity, CVSS 7.7. EPSS: 0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Affected products

• Google Android: version 16.0 only

Published 2026-03-02. Last modified 2026-10-01.