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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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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-2025-48589

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-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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