Android LocationManager Privilege Escalation via Incorrect Assignment
CVE-2026-21016 Published on May 13, 2026
Incorrect privilege assignment in LocationManager prior to SMR May-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to access sensitive information.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-21016 is exploitable with local system access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-21016
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Affected Versions
Samsung Mobile Devices:- Version SMR May-2026 Release in Android 14, 15, 16 and below * is unaffected.
Exploit Probability
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