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 arises from a permissions bypass in the overrideConfig method of CarrierConfigLoader.java, which allows an attacker to bypass UID checks. Exploiting this flaw can lead to local privilege escalation, granting higher privileges than intended without requiring user interaction or additional execution privileges. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been disclosed by the vendor at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in local elevation of privilege, potentially allowing an attacker with limited access to gain higher privileges on the affected device. This could compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No user interaction is required, increasing the risk of exploitation in local attack scenarios.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit local access to trusted users and monitor for suspicious activity related to privilege escalation attempts.
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 arises from a permissions bypass in the overrideConfig method of CarrierConfigLoader.java, which allows an attacker to bypass UID checks. Exploiting this flaw can lead to local privilege escalation, granting higher privileges than intended without requiring user interaction or additional execution privileges. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been disclosed by the vendor at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in local elevation of privilege, potentially allowing an attacker with limited access to gain higher privileges on the affected device. This could compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No user interaction is required, increasing the risk of exploitation in local attack scenarios.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit local access to trusted users and monitor for suspicious activity related to privilege escalation attempts.
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: 06/17/2026, 06:00:19 UTC
Last enriched: 06/24/2026, 15:52:48 UTC
Last updated: 08/01/2026, 07:17:57 UTC
Views: 32
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