Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Android Framework by Google
CVE-2025-48546

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 September 2025

What is CVE-2025-48546?

The vulnerability arises from a logic error in the checkPermissions method of SafeActivityOptions.java within the Android framework. This flaw allows an attacker to potentially launch background activities without needing additional execution privileges or user interaction, leading to a local escalation of privileges. This could compromise the security of the affected devices by allowing unauthorized access to sensitive operations.

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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:
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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