CVE-2025-48587
Persistent DoS in Android ProfilingService via Input Validation Flaw
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 | 16.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in multiple functions of the ProfilingService.java file where improper input validation occurs.
Because of this, a persistent denial of service (DoS) condition can happen locally on the affected system.
Exploitation does not require any user interaction or additional execution privileges.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can cause a local denial of service, meaning the affected service or system may become unresponsive or unavailable.
Since no additional privileges or user interaction are needed, an attacker with local access could exploit this to disrupt normal operations.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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