CVE-2025-48534 Privilege escalation in Android

High 8.8 Published Updated

A logic error in Android's CellBroadcastHandler allows local attackers to escalate privileges and cause denial of service with system-level access.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2025-48534?

CVE-2025-48534 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 4 Sep 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In getDefaultCBRPackageName of CellBroadcastHandler.java, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local denial of service with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-693

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-48534?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2025-48534?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2025-48534 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-48534 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-381419370, ASB-A-381419370, GHSA-cwjh-mg4x-hhp7.

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