CVE-2025-48645
Improper Input Validation in DeviceAdminInfo.java Enables Local 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 | |
| android | 16.0 | |
| android | 16.0 | |
| android | 16.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in the loadDescription function of the DeviceAdminInfo.java file. It is caused by improper input validation, which may allow a persistent package to be created or maintained improperly.
Because of this flaw, an attacker could escalate their privileges locally on the device without needing any additional execution privileges or user interaction.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to local escalation of privilege, meaning an attacker with limited access could gain higher-level permissions on the affected device.
Since no user interaction or additional execution privileges are required, exploitation could be stealthy and potentially allow unauthorized actions or access to sensitive parts of the system.
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