Denial of Service Vulnerability in Android AccountManagerService by Google
CVE-2025-48542

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 September 2025

What is CVE-2025-48542?

The vulnerability in the AccountManagerService.java could lead to a permanent denial of service owing to resource exhaustion. This issue allows an attacker to exploit the service without requiring any user interaction, potentially leading to a local denial of service situation. Malicious actors may exploit this vulnerability to hinder system functionality, emphasizing the importance of prompt security measures.

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:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-48542 : Denial of Service Vulnerability in Android AccountManagerService by Google