CVE-2025-32332 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting Google Android, specifically within Android System on Chip (SoC) components. The vulnerability arises from multiple instances of use-after-free memory corruption, classified under CWE-416. Use-after-free occurs when a program continues to use memory after it has been freed, leading to undefined behavior that attackers can exploit. In this case, the flaw allows a local attacker to escalate privileges without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting a high severity due to the combination of local attack vector (AV:L), low attack complexity (AC:L), low privileges required (PR:L), no user interaction (UI:N), and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:H/I:H/A:H). Exploitation does not require user interaction, making it easier for attackers with local access to leverage this vulnerability. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the vulnerability's nature suggests that attackers could develop reliable exploits to gain elevated privileges on affected devices. The vulnerability affects Android SoC components, which are integral to the functioning of Android devices, potentially impacting a wide range of smartphones and tablets that use affected chipsets. The absence of available patches at the time of publication increases the urgency for organizations to monitor updates and prepare mitigation strategies.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-32332 can be significant, especially for those relying on Android devices for business operations, secure communications, or mobile workforce management. Successful exploitation could allow attackers with local access—such as through malicious apps, compromised peripherals, or insider threats—to escalate privileges on devices, potentially bypassing security controls and accessing sensitive corporate data. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access to enterprise resources, and disruption of mobile services. Given the high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts, critical sectors such as finance, healthcare, government, and telecommunications could face severe operational and reputational damage. Additionally, the vulnerability could be leveraged as a foothold for lateral movement within corporate networks if Android devices are connected to internal systems. The lack of user interaction requirement increases the risk of stealthy exploitation, complicating detection and response efforts.

European organizations should implement a multi-layered mitigation approach: 1) Inventory and identify all Android devices, particularly those using affected SoC versions, to assess exposure. 2) Enforce strict application control policies to prevent installation of untrusted or potentially malicious apps that could exploit local vulnerabilities. 3) Employ Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions to enforce security policies, restrict privilege escalation capabilities, and monitor device behavior for anomalies. 4) Limit physical and local access to devices, including restricting USB debugging and other developer options that could facilitate local exploitation. 5) Monitor vendor communications closely for patches or security updates from Google and SoC manufacturers, and prioritize timely deployment once available. 6) Educate users about the risks of installing unverified apps and the importance of device security hygiene. 7) Consider network segmentation to isolate mobile devices from critical infrastructure to reduce lateral movement risk. 8) Implement endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools capable of detecting suspicious local privilege escalation attempts on Android devices.