CVE-2025-48588
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Publication date: 2025-12-08

Last updated on: 2025-12-09

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

Description
In startAlwaysOnVpn of Vpn.java, there is a possible way to disable always-on VPN 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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Published
2025-12-08
Last Modified
2025-12-09
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-12-08
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-48588
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android vpn 3.1
google android 13.0
google android 14.0
google android 15.0
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CWE-UNKNOWN
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a logic error in the startAlwaysOnVpn function of Vpn.java that allows the always-on VPN feature to be disabled unexpectedly. It can be exploited locally without needing any additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could allow a local attacker to disable the always-on VPN, potentially exposing network traffic that was supposed to be protected, leading to a local escalation of privilege without requiring extra permissions.

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