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7.8
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2025-48540
Apache Rpc Local Privilege Escalation
Description

In processTransactInternal of RpcState.cpp, there is a possible local out of memory write 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, 7:04 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

[email protected]
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-48540 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Google android
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Solution
Address logic errors in RpcState.cpp's processTransactInternal to prevent out-of-memory writes.
  • Review and correct logic in processTransactInternal.
  • Implement robust memory handling.
  • Thoroughly test memory allocation paths.
  • Apply code changes and re-deploy.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2025-48540.

URL Resource
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/native/+/570e2d6e29ee10879150f868913c285a45a936b1 Patch
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/native/+/7fb4755c9d93bf75de13f2bc458fbbb547a79dd6 Patch
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/native/+/ba4ea3598e6dcea4b7b2202f4cec11eb1d85c2a7 Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-09-01 Vendor Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2025-48540 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Sep. 05, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added Reference Type Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance): https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/native/+/570e2d6e29ee10879150f868913c285a45a936b1 Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance): https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/native/+/7fb4755c9d93bf75de13f2bc458fbbb547a79dd6 Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance): https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/native/+/ba4ea3598e6dcea4b7b2202f4cec11eb1d85c2a7 Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance): https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-09-01 Types: Vendor Advisory
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Sep. 04, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-787
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Sep. 04, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In processTransactInternal of RpcState.cpp, there is a possible local out of memory write 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/native/+/570e2d6e29ee10879150f868913c285a45a936b1
    Added Reference https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/native/+/7fb4755c9d93bf75de13f2bc458fbbb547a79dd6
    Added Reference https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/native/+/ba4ea3598e6dcea4b7b2202f4cec11eb1d85c2a7
    Added Reference https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-09-01
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Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 7.8
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