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CVE-2026-0055

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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.

Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS score
6.2 (v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-06-01 22:16:20.783000
Last modified
2026-11-06 16:26:08.080000
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