CVE-2025-48605
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Logic Error 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 logic error in the code. 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
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2026-03-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-04
NVD
CVE-2025-48605

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 6 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
google android 14.0
google android 15.0
google android 16.0
google android 16.0
google android 16.0
google android 16.0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-693 The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in multiple functions of the KeyguardViewMediator.java file, where a logic error allows a possible lockscreen bypass.

Because of this logic error, an attacker can bypass the lockscreen without needing any user interaction or additional execution privileges.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to a local escalation of privilege, meaning an attacker with local access could gain higher privileges on the device.

Since the lockscreen can be bypassed, unauthorized users might gain access to the device and its data without needing to authenticate.

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