CVE-2025-48609: Denial of service in Google Android
In multiple functions of MmsProvider.java, there is a possible way to arbitrarily delete files which affect telephony, SMS, and MMS functionalities due to a path traversal error. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from a path traversal issue in multiple functions within MmsProvider.java on affected Android versions. Exploiting this flaw enables an attacker to delete arbitrary files related to telephony, SMS, and MMS services, causing a denial of service condition locally. The attack vector requires no user interaction and no privileges, making it remotely exploitable over the network. The CVSS v3.1 score is 9.1, reflecting high impact on integrity and availability with no confidentiality impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation leads to local denial of service by deleting critical files that support telephony, SMS, and MMS functionalities. This disrupts core communication services on affected Android devices. There is no confidentiality impact, but integrity and availability are severely affected. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or workaround information is provided, users and administrators should monitor Google's security advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, limiting exposure by restricting access to vulnerable components may reduce risk.
CVE-2025-48609: Denial of service in Google Android
Description
In multiple functions of MmsProvider.java, there is a possible way to arbitrarily delete files which affect telephony, SMS, and MMS functionalities due to a path traversal error. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from a path traversal issue in multiple functions within MmsProvider.java on affected Android versions. Exploiting this flaw enables an attacker to delete arbitrary files related to telephony, SMS, and MMS services, causing a denial of service condition locally. The attack vector requires no user interaction and no privileges, making it remotely exploitable over the network. The CVSS v3.1 score is 9.1, reflecting high impact on integrity and availability with no confidentiality impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation leads to local denial of service by deleting critical files that support telephony, SMS, and MMS functionalities. This disrupts core communication services on affected Android devices. There is no confidentiality impact, but integrity and availability are severely affected. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or workaround information is provided, users and administrators should monitor Google's security advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, limiting exposure by restricting access to vulnerable components may reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2025-05-22T18:12:16.422Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69a5db7cd1a09e29cb1cadd7
Added to database: 3/2/2026, 6:48:28 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:11:18 PM
Last updated: 4/17/2026, 2:26:44 PM
Views: 69
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