CVE-2025-48579
Permission Bypass in MediaProvider.java Causes Local Privilege Escalation
Publication date: 2026-03-02
Last updated on: 2026-03-06
Assigner: Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| android | 14.0 | |
| android | 15.0 | |
| android | 16.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-441 | The product receives a request, message, or directive from an upstream component, but the product does not sufficiently preserve the original source of the request before forwarding the request to an external actor that is outside of the product's control sphere. This causes the product to appear to be the source of the request, leading it to act as a proxy or other intermediary between the upstream component and the external actor. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in multiple functions of MediaProvider.java where there is a possible external storage write permission bypass caused by a confused deputy problem.
It allows an attacker to escalate local privileges without needing any additional execution privileges or user interaction.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to local escalation of privilege, meaning an attacker could gain higher access rights on the affected system.
Since no additional execution privileges or user interaction are required, exploitation could be easier and more stealthy.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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