CVE-2025-22424: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In multiple locations, there is a possible way to reveal images across users due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Android affects multiple versions (14, 15, 16, and 16-qpr2) and arises from improper input validation in several components. The flaw could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges by revealing images across user boundaries. The attack requires user interaction but does not need additional execution privileges. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to local elevation of privilege, allowing an attacker to access image data belonging to other users. This compromises confidentiality and integrity of user data and may affect system availability. The requirement for user interaction limits the attack vector to scenarios where the user is tricked or coerced into performing an action.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution with untrusted inputs and avoid actions that could trigger the vulnerability. Monitor for updates from Google regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2025-22424: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible way to reveal images across users due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Android affects multiple versions (14, 15, 16, and 16-qpr2) and arises from improper input validation in several components. The flaw could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges by revealing images across user boundaries. The attack requires user interaction but does not need additional execution privileges. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to local elevation of privilege, allowing an attacker to access image data belonging to other users. This compromises confidentiality and integrity of user data and may affect system availability. The requirement for user interaction limits the attack vector to scenarios where the user is tricked or coerced into performing an action.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution with untrusted inputs and avoid actions that could trigger the vulnerability. Monitor for updates from Google regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-06T17:45:03.361Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a1f3494e29bf47b50fa25d5
Added to database: 06/02/2026, 19:52:52 UTC
Last enriched: 06/10/2026, 11:01:43 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:53 UTC
Views: 109
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