A-484011314: Android/:unknown: vulnerability

Q: What attacker position is required to exploit this issue?

The issue is described as remotely exploitable from a proximal or adjacent position. No user interaction or additional execution privileges are required.

Q: What is the likely impact if exploitation succeeds?

Successful exploitation could allow escalation of privilege through a permission bypass in the Cellular Modem component.

Published Sep 1, 2026

Updated

In Cellular Modem, there is a possible permission bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to remote (proximal/adjacent) escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected Software

1 affected componentFixes available

android/:unknown:>=Pixel-family specific:0<Pixel-family specific:2026-09-05

Pixel-family specific:2026-09-05

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Upgrade
Upgrade android/:unknown: to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in Pixel-family specific:2026-09-05

Event History

Sep 1, 2026

Advisory Published

via OSV·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via OSV·12:00 AM

DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What attacker position is required to exploit this issue?

The issue is described as remotely exploitable from a proximal or adjacent position. No user interaction or additional execution privileges are required.

What is the likely impact if exploitation succeeds?

Successful exploitation could allow escalation of privilege through a permission bypass in the Cellular Modem component.