Potential Launch Anywhere Vulnerability in Android Settings App by Google
CVE-2025-48535

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 September 2025

What is CVE-2025-48535?

In the assertSafeToStartCustomActivity function of AppRestrictionsFragment.java within the Android Settings App, a vulnerability exists due to unsafe deserialization, enabling a potential exploit through parcel mismatch. This could allow unauthorized local privilege escalation without requiring any user interaction. Such a vulnerability can be particularly damaging, as it may enable attackers to perform actions that typically require higher execution privileges.

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Affected Version(s)

Android 16

Android 15

Android 14

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/S...
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-09-01

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
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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