ASB-A-505203996: Android/platform/packages/services/telecomm vulnerability
Published Nov 1, 2026
·Updated
In multiple functions in multiple locations, there is a possible execution of sensitive USSD codes due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
android/platform/packages/services/telecomm>=17-qpr2-next:0<17-qpr2-next:2026-11-01
17-qpr2-next:2026-11-01
android/platform/packages/services/telecomm>=17:0<17:2026-11-01
17:2026-11-01
Event History
Nov 1, 2026
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Does exploitation require user interaction or elevated execution privileges?
No user interaction is needed. The issue can enable local privilege escalation without additional execution privileges.
2
Which component should be prioritized for investigation?
The affected software component is android/platform/packages/services/telecomm. Triage should focus on the Telecomm service code and its handling of USSD operations.
3
Where can remediation details be verified?
The Android Security Bulletin published on 2026-11-01 and the associated OSV vulnerability record are listed as references for this issue.