CVE-2025-48573
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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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Published
2025-12-08
Last Modified
2025-12-10
Generated
2026-05-07
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2025-12-08
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-05
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Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 5 associated CPEs
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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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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

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.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

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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