Permissions Bypass in CarrierConfigLoader of Android Products
CVE-2025-48617
7.8HIGH
Key Information:
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๐พ Exploit Exists๐ก Public PoC
What is CVE-2025-48617?
A permissions bypass vulnerability exists in the CarrierConfigLoader component of Android, specifically within the overrideConfig method. This flaw could allow an attacker to circumvent user identifier checks, resulting in local escalation of privileges without requiring any additional execution permissions or user interaction. This type of vulnerability poses significant security risks, potentially enabling unauthorized actions that compromise the device's integrity and user data.
Affected Version(s)
Android 17
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.