CVE-2025-0078: android — Fix

Description

In main of main.cpp, there is a possible way to bypass SELinux due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-250 CWE-250

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
google	android	All
google	android	All
google	android	All
google	android	All
google	android	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-03-01

Other References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/native/+/c32d4defe0f4e5cad86437d6672de7a76caf1a79

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-0078? +

In main of main.cpp, there is a possible way to bypass SELinux due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-0078? +

CVE-2025-0078 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-0078? +

CVE-2025-0078 affects products from google, specifically: android. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-0078? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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