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CVE-2025-22404: Google Android · Elevation of Privilege

Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5

0

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.4 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.4High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 0% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 26 Aug 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Google AndroidAffected
  • =15
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

European organizations should implement a multi-layered mitigation strategy beyond generic patching advice. First, they should inventory and identify all Android 15 devices in use, prioritizing those with access to sensitive corporate resources. Until an official patch is available, organizations should enforce strict application control policies, restricting installation of untrusted or unnecessary apps that could exploit this vulnerability. Employ Mobile Threat Defense (MTD) solutions capable of detecting anomalous Bluetooth activity or exploitation attempts targeting AVCT components. Network segmentation and limiting Bluetooth usage in sensitive environments can reduce exposure. Encourage users to disable Bluetooth when not in use and avoid connecting to untrusted devices. Implement endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools with mobile capabilities to monitor for signs of privilege escalation or suspicious behavior. Once patches are released, deploy them rapidly through mobile device management (MDM) platforms. Finally, conduct user awareness training emphasizing the risks of local exploitation and the importance of device hygiene.

Description

In avct_lcb_msg_ind of avct_lcb_act.cc, there is a possible way to execute arbitrary code due to a use after free. 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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