Description
In validEfCfis of SIMRecords.java, there is a possible way to cause a denial of service due to an uncaught exception. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Published: 2026-11-02
Score: 8.4 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Denial of Service leading to Local Privilege Escalation
Action: Patch Update
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability resides within the SIMRecords.java component of the Android platform, where an uncaught exception can be triggered via validEfCfis. This flaw can cause a denial of service, compromising application stability and potentially allowing a local user to elevate privileges without requiring additional execution rights. The impact is therefore a local escalation of privilege, which can be fully abused by a user with sufficient access to the device.

Affected Systems

The affected product is Google Android. No specific version range is supplied; any device running the impacted build of Android is potentially vulnerable. Because no version granularity is listed, all current Android installations should be considered at risk until further clarification.

Risk and Exploitability

Because the EPSS score is unavailable and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV, the exact prevalence is unknown. However, the lack of a need for user interaction and the ability to exploit the flaw locally suggests a high likelihood of exploitation in environments where an attacker can manipulate SIM records. The CVSS score is not provided, but the described local privilege escalation hints at a high-severity scenario. Formal exploitation would involve providing a crafted SIM record or data that triggers the uncaught exception, resulting in a crash that propagates privilege loss. Users should act cautiously while awaiting vendor remediation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 2, 2026 at 21:40 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Android security patch or update the device to the newest firmware release from the vendor
  • Restrict access to the SIMRecords API by ensuring that only trusted applications with appropriate permissions can invoke SIM-related operations
  • Enable device-level security controls such as application sandboxing and runtime app integrity checks to prevent untrusted apps from exploiting unavailable privileged areas

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 2, 2026 at 21:40 UTC.

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History

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-248
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Google
Google android
Vendors & Products Google
Google android

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Uncaught Exception in SIMRecords.java Allows Local Privilege Escalation on Android
Weaknesses CWE-271

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In validEfCfis of SIMRecords.java, there is a possible way to cause a denial of service due to an uncaught exception. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: google_android

Published:

Updated: 2026-11-03T18:44:06.296Z

Reserved: 2026-06-16T17:43:25.295Z

Link: CVE-2026-55288

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-11-03T18:44:00.223Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-11-02T20:17:45.150

Modified: 2026-11-03T19:18:06.117

Link: CVE-2026-55288

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-11-02T22:00:06Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-248

    Uncaught Exception

  • CWE-271

    Privilege Dropping / Lowering Errors