CVE-2025-48577
Received Received - Intake
Race Condition in KeyguardViewMediator Causes Lockscreen Bypass

Publication date: 2026-03-02

Last updated on: 2026-03-06

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

Description
In multiple functions of KeyguardViewMediator.java, there is a possible lockscreen bypass due to a race condition. 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
2026-03-02
Last Modified
2026-03-06
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-03-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-48577
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 3 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
google android 14.0
google android 15.0
google android 16.0
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CWE ID Description
CWE-362 The product contains a concurrent code sequence that requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence operating concurrently.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in multiple functions of the KeyguardViewMediator.java component, where a race condition can occur. This race condition may allow an attacker to bypass the lockscreen.

Exploitation does not require any user interaction or additional execution privileges.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could lead to a local escalation of privilege, meaning an attacker with local access could gain higher privileges on the device without needing extra permissions.

Because it allows bypassing the lockscreen, sensitive information or device functionality could be accessed without proper authorization.

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