CVE-2026-0078
Description
A desync in DevicePolicyManagerService due to improper input validation allows local privilege escalation without user interaction.
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A desync in DevicePolicyManagerService due to improper input validation allows local privilege escalation without user interaction.
Vulnerability
In setGlobalProxy within DevicePolicyManagerService.java, a flaw exists due to improper input validation, leading to a persistence desynchronization. This vulnerability affects Android versions prior to the June 2026 security update.
Exploitation
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability by triggering the setGlobalProxy function with improperly validated input. No additional execution privileges or user interaction are required for exploitation, making it a straightforward local privilege escalation vector.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to escalate their privileges. The vulnerability leads to a desynchronization in persistence, which can be leveraged for privilege escalation with no extra execution privileges needed, granting the attacker elevated access on the device.
Mitigation
This vulnerability was addressed in the Android Security Bulletin released on June 2026 [1]. Users should ensure their devices are updated to the patched versions. No workarounds are specified, and the end-of-life status for affected versions is not yet disclosed.
AI Insight generated on Jun 1, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
1Patches
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Vulnerability mechanics
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References
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