CVE-2025-48623
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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 init_pkvm_hyp_vcpu of pkvm.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. 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
2025-12-08
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2026-06-16
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2025-12-08
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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CVE-2025-48623
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google android *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-787 The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
CWE-20 The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an out of bounds write in the function init_pkvm_hyp_vcpu within the pkvm.c file. It occurs due to improper input validation, which means the software does not correctly check the input data before using it. This flaw can be exploited locally to escalate privileges without needing any additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow an attacker with local access to escalate their privileges on the affected system. This means they could gain higher-level permissions than intended, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control over the system.

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