CVE-2025-48609
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Path Traversal in MmsProvider.java Causes Local DoS

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 MmsProvider.java, there is a possible way to arbitrarily delete files which affect telephony, SMS, and MMS functionalities due to a path traversal error. This could lead to local denial of service 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
2026-07-05
NVD
CVE-2025-48609

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-400 The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in multiple functions of the MmsProvider.java file, where a path traversal error allows an attacker to arbitrarily delete files.

The affected files are related to telephony, SMS, and MMS functionalities.

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

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can lead to a local denial of service by deleting important files related to telephony, SMS, and MMS functionalities.

Since no additional privileges or user interaction are needed, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to disrupt communication services on the affected device.

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