CVE-2025-0089
Microsoft Launcher Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible way to hijack the Launcher app due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 4, 2025, 7:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 5, 2025, 5:47 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Review and correct code logic in the Launcher app.
- Implement robust authorization checks.
- Test thoroughly for privilege escalation vulnerabilities.
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-0089 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-0089
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In multiple locations, there is a possible way to hijack the Launcher app due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Added Reference https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/ed39b7c3895c8c63a1ccdbcc9783a2d3ca15127f Added Reference https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/f27918b39cffb404ed429829f93b20344310da34 Added Reference https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/fd66d834553ffab769ef21017bff95bdfd138493 Added Reference https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-09-01