CVE-2025-48634
Permission Bypass in Android WindowManagerService Enables Privilege Escalation
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 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-862 | The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in the relayoutWindow function of WindowManagerService.java. It is caused by a missing permission check, which allows a possible tapjacking attack. Tapjacking is a technique where an attacker tricks a user into tapping on something different from what the user perceives, potentially leading to unauthorized actions.
Because of the missing permission check, an attacker can exploit this vulnerability locally to escalate their privileges without needing any additional execution privileges or user interaction.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to local escalation of privilege, meaning an attacker with limited access could gain higher privileges on the affected system.
Since no user interaction is needed for exploitation, the attacker can perform unauthorized actions without the user's knowledge or consent.
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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