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Android Framework improper input validation local privilege escalation in multiple locations

IdentifiersCVE-2025-48601CWE-20· Improper Input Validation

CVE-2025-48601 is an Android Framework vulnerability affecting supported Android releases covered by Google’s December 2025 Android Security Bulletin. According to the provided description, the issue exists in multiple locations and is caused by improper input validation. Exploitation can result in a permanent denial of service and can also lead to local escalation of privilege. No user interaction is required. The specific vulnerable functions or classes are not identified in the provided material.

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Impact

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Successful exploitation can allow a local attacker to trigger a permanent denial of service and achieve local elevation of privilege on the affected device. Based on the bulletin language, exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges, which increases the risk from a malicious local app or other local attack vector already present on the device.

Mitigation

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Until patches are applied, reduce exposure by limiting installation of untrusted or unnecessary applications, enforcing application allowlisting where possible, and restricting local code execution opportunities on managed devices. Enterprise defenders should prioritize rollout of the December 2025 Android security update and verify OEM/vendor patch availability and deployment status.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Apply the fixes included in Google’s December 2025 Android Security Bulletin. Devices updated to the 2025-12-05 security patch level are described as fully remediated for the issues disclosed in that bulletin. Because Android remediation may also depend on OEM integration, ensure corresponding vendor/OEM firmware updates are installed where applicable.
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