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CVE-2025-22408: Google Android · Remote Code Execution

Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:08 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
9.8Critical
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 34% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/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

Given the critical nature of this vulnerability and the lack of an official patch at the time of reporting, European organizations should implement immediate and specific mitigation strategies beyond generic advice: 1) Network-level protections: Employ advanced intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS) capable of detecting anomalous traffic patterns associated with exploitation attempts targeting Android devices. 2) Device management: Enforce strict mobile device management (MDM) policies to control which Android 15 devices can connect to corporate networks and limit their access based on risk assessments. 3) Segmentation: Isolate Android devices from critical internal systems and sensitive data repositories to reduce the attack surface and limit potential lateral movement. 4) Monitoring and logging: Enhance monitoring of Android device behavior and network traffic for signs of exploitation, including unusual command execution or memory corruption indicators. 5) User awareness: Although no user interaction is required, educating users about the risks and encouraging prompt reporting of unusual device behavior can aid early detection. 6) Vendor engagement: Maintain close communication with Google and Android device manufacturers to receive timely updates and apply patches as soon as they become available. 7) Temporary workarounds: If feasible, disable or restrict the vulnerable functionality (rfc_check_send_cmd) through configuration or application controls until a patch is released.

Description

In rfc_check_send_cmd of rfc_utils.cc, there is a possible way to execute arbitrary code due to a use after free. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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