Local Escalation of Privilege in MediaBrowser by Android
CVE-2025-48580

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 December 2025

What is CVE-2025-48580?

A vulnerability has been identified in the MediaBrowser component of the Android operating system, specifically within the connectInternal function of MediaBrowser.java. This flaw arises from a logic error in the code that permits access to permissions that are typically restricted while the application operates in the background. The implication of this oversight is significant, as it allows for a local escalation of privilege without necessitating additional execution privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability underscores the importance of robust permission handling in software development to mitigate unauthorized access risks.

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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/2025-12-01

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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