Local Denial of Service Vulnerability in AppOpsService by Android
CVE-2025-48559

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 September 2025

What is CVE-2025-48559?

A vulnerability in the AppOpsService component of Android results from improper input validation within several functions of AppOpsService.java. This flaw allows attackers to manipulate app operations, potentially causing a local denial of service without requiring any elevated privileges or user interaction. The issue poses a risk as it can be exploited without the need for remote access, highlighting the importance of robust input validation mechanisms.

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-2025-48559 : Local Denial of Service Vulnerability in AppOpsService by Android