Denial of Service Vulnerability in Device Policy Manager Service by Android
CVE-2025-48553

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 September 2025

What is CVE-2025-48553?

A logic error in the handlePackagesChanged method of DevicePolicyManagerService.java can lead to a Denial of Service situation for a device administrator. This vulnerability allows for local escalation of privileges without the need for additional execution privileges or user interaction, making it a significant concern for Android device administrators.

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-2025-48553 : Denial of Service Vulnerability in Device Policy Manager Service by Android