Out of Bounds Read Vulnerability in Android ProtocolPS Adapter Software by Google
CVE-2025-36921

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 December 2025

What is CVE-2025-36921?

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists within the ProtocolPsUnthrottleApn() function in protocolpsadapter.cpp of Google's Android system. This flaw arises from a missing bounds check, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information. Exploitation of this vulnerability can occur without user interaction, although it requires a baseband firmware compromise to be effective.

Affected Version(s)

Android Android kernel

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2025-1...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-36921 : Out of Bounds Read Vulnerability in Android ProtocolPS Adapter Software by Google