CVE-2025-48617: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In overrideConfig of CarrierConfigLoader.java, there is a possible way to bypass UID check due to a permissions bypass. 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 17 involves a permissions bypass in the overrideConfig method within CarrierConfigLoader.java. The flaw allows an attacker with local access to bypass UID verification, resulting in elevation of privilege without needing extra execution rights or user interaction. No CVSS score or official remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can escalate privileges on the affected Android device without requiring user interaction or additional execution privileges. This could potentially allow unauthorized access to restricted functions or data within the device's environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or mitigation recommendations have been provided at this time.
CVE-2025-48617: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In overrideConfig of CarrierConfigLoader.java, there is a possible way to bypass UID check due to a permissions bypass. 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 17 involves a permissions bypass in the overrideConfig method within CarrierConfigLoader.java. The flaw allows an attacker with local access to bypass UID verification, resulting in elevation of privilege without needing extra execution rights or user interaction. No CVSS score or official remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can escalate privileges on the affected Android device without requiring user interaction or additional execution privileges. This could potentially allow unauthorized access to restricted functions or data within the device's environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or mitigation recommendations have been provided at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2025-05-22T18:12:23.626Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3237f30b89be6888dbf15c
Added to database: 6/17/2026, 6:00:19 AM
Last enriched: 6/17/2026, 6:15:47 AM
Last updated: 6/17/2026, 5:23:54 PM
Views: 5
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