In createSessionInternal of PackageInstallerService.java, there is a possible to update a Device Policy Controller (DPC) into an invalid directory due to a path traversal error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:00 +0000

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Title Local Privilege Escalation via Path Traversal in Android PackageInstallerService
Weaknesses CWE-23

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Google
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Description In createSessionInternal of PackageInstallerService.java, there is a possible to update a Device Policy Controller (DPC) into an invalid directory due to a path traversal error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: google_android

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Updated: 2026-06-01T21:14:52.825Z

Reserved: 2025-10-15T15:40:29.016Z

Link: CVE-2026-0055

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Status : Received

Published: 2026-06-01T22:16:20.783

Modified: 2026-06-01T22:16:20.783

Link: CVE-2026-0055

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Updated: 2026-06-01T23:00:16Z

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