CVE-2025-48581: android (CVSS 8.4)

Description

In VerifyNoOverlapInSessions of apexd.cpp, there is a possible way to block security updates 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

8.4

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-754 CWE-754

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
google	android	All

References

Other References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/build/+/cda08bfbf55aed1e4c79efe6a66bb930d19a8a13 https://android.googlesource.com/platform/system/apex/+/13bbfe3ef2953e9805d57d3219cc122e485ba90f https://android.googlesource.com/platform/system/apex/+/5a33fa4202cb5f06d7f02f3a2b8d13780d7cb3f5 https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-11-01

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-48581? +

In VerifyNoOverlapInSessions of apexd.cpp, there is a possible way to block security updates 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 8.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-48581? +

CVE-2025-48581 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.4 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-48581? +

CVE-2025-48581 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-2025-48581? +

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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