Cross-User Image Leak in Android PrintManagerService
CVE-2025-48628

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 December 2025

What is CVE-2025-48628?

A security concern exists in the PrintManagerService of Android, where the validateIconUserBoundary function can inadvertently expose images between users. This flaw could allow a potential local escalation of privilege without requiring additional execution privileges. Notably, the exploitation of this vulnerability does not necessitate user interaction, making it a significant risk for Android device security.

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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CVE-2025-48628 : Cross-User Image Leak in Android PrintManagerService