CVE-2025-0079 Security feature bypass in Android
A logic error in Android allows local attackers to bypass encryption on AVDTP and AVCTP channels, leading to privilege escalation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2025-0079?
CVE-2025-0079 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 26 Aug 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In multiple locations, there is a possible way that avdtp and avctp channels could be unencrypted due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-250
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-0079?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2025-0079?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2025-0079 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-0079 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-345258562, ASB-A-345258562, GHSA-8hx5-7g7v-wpr9.