CVE-2025-48605
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
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| android | 14.0 | |
| android | 15.0 | |
| android | 16.0 | |
| android | 16.0 | |
| android | 16.0 | |
| android | 16.0 |
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Exploitability
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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.
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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