CVE-2025-48534 Privilege escalation in Android
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-381419370, ASB-A-381419370, GHSA-cwjh-mg4x-hhp7.