CVE-2025-48614
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Publication date: 2025-12-08

Last updated on: 2025-12-08

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

Description
In rebootWipeUserData of RecoverySystem.java, there is a possible way to factory reset the device while in DSU mode due to a missing permission check. This could lead to physical denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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Published
2025-12-08
Last Modified
2025-12-08
Generated
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2025-12-08
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
NVD
CVE-2025-48614

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Showing 4 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
google android 13.0
google android 14.0
google android 15.0
google android 16.0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the rebootWipeUserData function of RecoverySystem.java, where a missing permission check allows the device to be factory reset while in DSU (Dynamic System Updates) mode. This means an attacker can trigger a factory reset without needing any special execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can cause a physical denial of service by factory resetting the device unexpectedly. This could result in loss of data and device availability without requiring any user interaction or elevated privileges.

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