CVE-2025-48638
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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 __pkvm_load_tracing of trace.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-2025-48638
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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 occurs in the __pkvm_load_tracing function of trace.c, where improper input validation can cause an out-of-bounds write. This means that the program may write data outside the intended memory area, potentially leading to unexpected behavior or security issues.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to local escalation of privilege, allowing an attacker with local access to gain higher privileges on the system without needing additional execution privileges or user interaction.

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