CVE-2025-36907: Google Android · Elevation of Privilege
Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.3 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.08% 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:L/UI:R/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
Organizations and users should avoid unlocking bootloaders unless absolutely necessary, as this significantly increases exposure to this vulnerability. Physical security controls should be strengthened to prevent unauthorized access to devices, especially in environments with sensitive data. Users should disable USB debugging and fastboot access when not in use to reduce attack vectors. Monitoring and restricting physical device access in corporate environments is essential. Once patches become available from Google or device manufacturers, they should be applied promptly to remediate the vulnerability. For developers and advanced users who require unlocked bootloaders, consider using additional device encryption and multi-factor authentication to mitigate potential exploitation. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of detecting anomalous fastboot or kernel-level activities. Regularly audit device configurations and ensure that devices are updated with the latest security patches. Finally, educate users about the risks of unlocking bootloaders and the importance of physical device security.
Description
In draw_surface_image() of abl/android/lib/draw/draw.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege via USB fastboot, after a bootloader unlock, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.