CVE-2025-48589
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Publication date: 2025-12-08

Last updated on: 2025-12-10

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

Description
In multiple functions of HeaderPrivacyIconsController.kt, there is a possible way to grand permissions across user 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
2025-12-10
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-12-08
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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CVE-2025-48589
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Showing 5 associated CPEs
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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-UNKNOWN
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a logic error in multiple functions of HeaderPrivacyIconsController.kt that can incorrectly grant permissions to users. It allows a local user to escalate their privileges without needing any additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to local escalation of privilege, meaning an attacker with local access could gain higher permissions than intended, potentially compromising system security or accessing restricted data.

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