PT-2025-43477 · Google · Android

Published 2025-10-23 · Updated 2025-12-08 · CVE-2025-48589

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Android (affected versions not specified)

Description A flaw exists in the Framework component of Android operating systems related to insufficient protection of system data. Exploitation may allow a remote attacker to elevate privileges. The issue stems from a logic error in code within multiple functions of HeaderPrivacyIconsController.kt, potentially granting permissions across users without requiring user interaction or additional execution privileges, leading to local privilege escalation.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Information Disclosure

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Related Identifiers

ASB-A-362492829

BDU:2025-15018

CVE-2025-48589

Affected Products

Android

References · 9

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-48589 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/ASB-A-362492829 · Vendor Advisory
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2025-48589 · Vendor Advisory
• https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/2aeba76a58c18f66502ecbba4c2e73a8d6e2928c · Patch
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2025-15018 · Security Note
• https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2025-12-01?hl=ru · Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1998079590602834098 · Twitter Post
• https://reddit.com/r/androiddev/comments/1oe10qe/checking_if_my_android_devices_have_critical_high · Reddit Post