BaseFortify

Publication date: 2025-12-08

Last updated on: 2025-12-10

Assigner: Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)

Description

In sendCommand of MediaSessionRecord.java, there is a possible way to launch the foreground service while the app is in the background due to FGS while-in-use abuse. 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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Meta Information

Published

2025-12-08

Last Modified

2025-12-10

Generated

2026-07-06

AI Q&A

2025-12-08

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-05

NVD

CVE-2025-48573

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
android	android	3.1
google	android	13.0
google	android	14.0
google	android	15.0
google	android	16.0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-250	The product performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the sendCommand function of MediaSessionRecord.java, where it is possible to launch a foreground service while the app is in the background by abusing the foreground service while-in-use (FGS) mechanism. This can be exploited without user interaction and does not require additional execution privileges.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to a local escalation of privilege, meaning an attacker could gain higher privileges on the device without needing extra execution rights or user interaction, potentially allowing unauthorized actions within the app or system.

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