CVE-2025-48548: android — Fix

Description

In multiple functions of AppOpsControllerImpl.java, there is a possible way to record audio without displaying the privacy indicator due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.3

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-362 CWE-362

Affected Products

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

References

Advisories & Patches

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/37e7f808fad105da187b021fb762a66d37c9212a https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/8c09eb1034cb3b02a66f6c241c0b9c9981998d6f https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/00344da68fce6ec4f7a1bf36f0ea3797805f00ce https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/20e363e2225843ff3cc7d6bea05ae2f4db83b408 https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/acbd37d21c2feffb6d64e669b956d59a6062b751 https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-09-01

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-48548? +

In multiple functions of AppOpsControllerImpl.java, there is a possible way to record audio without displaying the privacy indicator due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-48548? +

CVE-2025-48548 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.3 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-48548? +

CVE-2025-48548 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-2025-48548? +

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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