CVE-2025-48613
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Privilege Escalation via VBMeta Resigning with Test Key

Publication date: 2026-03-02

Last updated on: 2026-03-06

Assigner: Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)

Description
In VBMeta, there is a possible way to modify and resign VBMeta using a test key, assuming the original image was previously signed with the same key. 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
2026-06-16
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2026-03-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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CVE-2025-48613
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google android *
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CWE-269 The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves VBMeta, where it is possible to modify and resign VBMeta using a test key if the original image was signed with the same key.

This means an attacker can alter the VBMeta image and resign it without needing additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege, allowing an attacker to gain higher privileges on the affected system.

Since no additional execution privileges or user interaction are needed, the attacker could exploit this vulnerability more easily.

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