Permission Check Flaw in Android Recovery System Allows Unauthorized Factory Reset
CVE-2025-48614

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 December 2025

What is CVE-2025-48614?

A security vulnerability exists in the Recovery System of Android devices where a missing permission check in the rebootWipeUserData function could allow unauthorized users to perform a factory reset while the device is in DSU mode. This flaw could potentially lead to a physical denial of service, enabling exploitation without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction. Users should ensure their devices are updated to mitigate this risk.

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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:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Physical
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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