Input Validation Flaw in Android's Package Manager Service
CVE-2025-48538

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 September 2025

What is CVE-2025-48538?

An input validation vulnerability in the PackageManagerService allows for the potential concealment of a critical system package. This flaw can lead to a local denial of service without requiring additional execution privileges. Exploitation of this vulnerability does not require user interaction, thus increasing the risk of unauthorized system behavior.

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Affected Version(s)

Android 16

Android 15

Android 14

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base...
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-09-01

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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