Integer Overflow Vulnerability in Android Components from Google
CVE-2025-48595
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What is CVE-2025-48595?
CVE-2025-48595 is a critical vulnerability found in various Android components developed by Google. This vulnerability arises from an integer overflow issue, which creates a potential pathway for attackers to execute malicious code on affected systems. With its ability to enable local privilege escalation without requiring additional execution privileges, CVE-2025-48595 poses a serious risk to organizations using Android-based devices and applications. The fact that user interaction is not necessary for exploitation exacerbates the risk, as it makes it easier for attackers to take advantage of the flaw without requiring any action from the target user.
Potential impact of CVE-2025-48595
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Unauthorized Privilege Escalation: The vulnerability allows attackers to escalate privileges locally, meaning they can gain elevated access rights within the system. This can enable them to execute unauthorized commands, access sensitive data, and perform harmful actions undetected.
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Widespread Exploitation Risk: Given the nature of the vulnerability and its exploitation potential without user interaction, there is a high likelihood of it being targeted in the wild by malicious actors. This increases the urgency for organizations to address the vulnerability to prevent potential breaches.
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Compromise of Data Integrity: By exploiting CVE-2025-48595, attackers may alter or corrupt sensitive information within the Android environment. This can lead to significant data integrity issues, affecting not only individual users but also organizations relying on the integrity of their mobile applications and services.
CISA has reported CVE-2025-48595
CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2025-48595 as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace
The CISA's recommendation is: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Version(s)
Android 16-qpr2
Android 16
Android 15
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
News Articles
Google June 2026 Android Update Patches 124 Flaws, One Actively Exploited
Ravie LakshmananJun 02, 2026Vulnerability / Mobile Security
1 day ago
You Should Install the June Android Security Patch ASAP
This update fixes an actively-exploited zero-day attack.
1 day ago
Google June 2026 Android Update Patches 124 Flaws, One Actively Exploited
Google patched 124 Android flaws in June 2026, including exploited CVE-2025-48595, reducing privilege-escalation risks.
1 day ago
References
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
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Public PoC available
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Exploit known to exist
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CISA Reported
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First article discovered by Securityweek
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved