Google Android 17 PackageInstallerService.java createSessionInternal improper synchronization

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A vulnerability was found in Google Android 17. It has been classified as critical. This issue affects the function createSessionInternal of the file PackageInstallerService.java. Performing a manipulation results in improper synchronization. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-0068. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available.

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A vulnerability was found in Google Android 17. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function createSessionInternal of the file PackageInstallerService.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper synchronization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-662. The product utilizes multiple threads or processes to allow temporary access to a shared resource that can only be exclusive to one process at a time, but it does not properly synchronize these actions, which might cause simultaneous accesses of this resource by multiple threads or processes. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In createSessionInternal of PackageInstallerService.java, there is a possible method to remove a DPC app from a managed device without DO consent due to desync from persistence. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a user can install a malicious app with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-0068 since 10/15/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $25k-$100k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/17/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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• Smartphone Operating System

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• Google

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• Android

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• 17

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• free

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• Vendor: https://www.google.com/

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