Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in DevicePolicyManagerService by Android
CVE-2025-48552

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 September 2025

What is CVE-2025-48552?

In the DevicePolicyManagerService component of Android, a flaw exists in the 'saveGlobalProxyLocked' function, where a logic error could lead to desynchronization with the persistence layer. This vulnerability allows for local privilege escalation without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction, potentially enabling unauthorized modifications to the device's security settings.

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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CVE-2025-48552 : Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in DevicePolicyManagerService by Android