CVE-2025-36897: Google Android · Remote Code Execution
Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 20% 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:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 4 Sep 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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
AI-suggested
1. Immediate monitoring for updates: Organizations and users should closely monitor official Google and device manufacturer channels for patches addressing CVE-2025-36897 and apply them promptly once available. 2. Network-level protections: Deploy network intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS) to detect and block suspicious traffic patterns targeting Android devices, especially those exploiting kernel vulnerabilities. 3. Device management policies: Enforce strict mobile device management (MDM) policies to control app installations, enforce security configurations, and restrict network access to reduce attack surface. 4. Segmentation: Isolate critical Android devices from sensitive network segments to limit potential lateral movement if a device is compromised. 5. Threat hunting and monitoring: Implement enhanced logging and monitoring on Android devices and backend systems to detect anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. 6. User awareness: Although user interaction is not required, educating users about the importance of timely updates and avoiding untrusted networks can reduce risk. 7. Vendor coordination: Enterprises should engage with device vendors to accelerate patch deployment and verify update integrity. 8. Temporary mitigations: If patches are unavailable, consider disabling or restricting vulnerable kernel components if feasible, or using endpoint protection solutions that can detect exploitation attempts. These measures combined can reduce the risk until a comprehensive patch is deployed.
Description
In unknown of cd_CnMsgCodecUserApi.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.