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CVE-2026-0063 Google CVE debrief

A critical vulnerability was discovered in the PhoneInterfaceManager.java of the Android operating system. The issue, tracked as CVE-2026-0063, could allow an attacker to disable carrier restrictions due to a logic error in the code, potentially leading to local escalation of privilege. This vulnerability exists in the setAllowedCarriers method of PhoneInterfaceManager.java and requires no additional execution privileges for exploitation. Android users and administrators should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary precautions.

Vendor
Google
Product
Android
CVSS
CRITICAL 10
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-17
Original CVE updated
2026-06-18
Advisory published
2026-06-17
Advisory updated
2026-06-18

Who should care

Android users and administrators should be aware of this vulnerability, as it could be exploited to gain elevated privileges on a device. This vulnerability may impact operators, platforms, and security teams responsible for managing Android devices.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in the setAllowedCarriers method of PhoneInterfaceManager.java in the Android operating system. A logic error in this method could allow an attacker to disable carrier restrictions without needing additional execution privileges. This could lead to local escalation of privilege. The affected product is Android, and the vulnerability has been tracked as CVE-2026-0063. Android users and administrators should be aware of this vulnerability, as it could be exploited to gain elevated privileges on a device. To mitigate, ensure devices are running the latest version of Android and apply patches or updates provided by the vendor as soon as possible.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply patches or updates provided by the vendor as soon as possible
  • Ensure devices are running the latest version of Android
  • Implement additional monitoring and logging to detect potential exploitation attempts
  • Restrict access to sensitive areas of the device or network
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-06-17T13:19:25.800Z and was last modified on 2026-06-18T04:16:29.100Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This information is based on the supplied source corpus and may not reflect the full scope of the vulnerability. Further verification is recommended to ensure accurate understanding of the issue.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-0063 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-0063

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-0063 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0063

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.