Local privilege escalation in Android 16 apexd VerifyNoOverlapInSessions
CVE-2025-48581 is a vulnerability in the Android System component affecting Android 16. The flaw is located in VerifyNoOverlapInSessions in apexd.cpp and is described as a logic error. According to the provided sources, this logic flaw can be abused to block security updates delivered through mainline installations. Successful exploitation could then result in local escalation of privilege. The available information does not provide deeper implementation details beyond the affected function and the fact that the issue stems from incorrect program logic.
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An Android 16 System component (apexd.cpp) logic error that could allow blocking security updates via mainline installations and may enable local privilege escalation without user interaction.
An Android 16 vulnerability in apexd.cpp (VerifyNoOverlapInSessions) involving a logic error that could allow blocking security updates via mainline installations and could lead to local privilege escalation without additional execution privileges.
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