Path Traversal Vulnerability in Android's SliceManager Test Suite
CVE-2025-48550

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 September 2025

What is CVE-2025-48550?

The vulnerability arises in the 'testGrantSlicePermission' function of the SliceManagerTest.java file. It allows for a potential permanent denial of service due to a path traversal error. This flaw can be exploited to achieve local denial of service without requiring additional execution privileges. Importantly, user interaction is not necessary for exploitation, making it a significant concern for system integrity.

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-2025-48550 : Path Traversal Vulnerability in Android's SliceManager Test Suite