CVE-2025-48615: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In getComponentName of MediaButtonReceiverHolder.java, there is a possible desync in persistence due to resource exhaustion. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Android's MediaButtonReceiverHolder.java component involves a potential desynchronization in persistence caused by resource exhaustion. The flaw allows a local attacker with limited privileges to escalate their privileges without needing user interaction or higher execution rights. The affected Android versions include 14, 15, 16, and 16-qpr2. The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.8, indicating high severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no official patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in local privilege escalation on affected Android devices, potentially allowing an attacker to gain higher system privileges. This can compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No user interaction is required, increasing the risk of automated or stealthy exploitation. However, there are no known exploits 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 fix information is provided, users and administrators should monitor Google's security advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, limiting local access to trusted users and applying general security best practices for Android devices is advisable.
CVE-2025-48615: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In getComponentName of MediaButtonReceiverHolder.java, there is a possible desync in persistence due to resource exhaustion. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Android's MediaButtonReceiverHolder.java component involves a potential desynchronization in persistence caused by resource exhaustion. The flaw allows a local attacker with limited privileges to escalate their privileges without needing user interaction or higher execution rights. The affected Android versions include 14, 15, 16, and 16-qpr2. The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.8, indicating high severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no official patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in local privilege escalation on affected Android devices, potentially allowing an attacker to gain higher system privileges. This can compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No user interaction is required, increasing the risk of automated or stealthy exploitation. However, there are no known exploits 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 fix information is provided, users and administrators should monitor Google's security advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, limiting local access to trusted users and applying general security best practices for Android devices is advisable.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2025-05-22T18:12:23.625Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6937058352c2eb5957f2f0e7
Added to database: 12/08/2025, 17:06:11 UTC
Last enriched: 06/02/2026, 20:20:01 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:50 UTC
Views: 181
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