CVE-2025-48542
Android AccountManagerService Resource Exhaustion Denial of Service
Description
In multiple functions of AccountManagerService.java, there is a possible permanent denial of service due to resource exhaustion. This could lead to local denial of service 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]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Review and optimize resource handling in AccountManagerService.
- Implement robust error checking for resource allocation.
- Enforce resource limits to prevent exhaustion.
- Apply relevant security patches or updates.
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-2025-48542.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/7ed50e5b5d568bc8be5d3603991aa9add67a7f44 | Patch |
| https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-09-01 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-48542 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-48542
weaknesses.
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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/base/+/7ed50e5b5d568bc8be5d3603991aa9add67a7f44 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:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-400 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In multiple functions of AccountManagerService.java, there is a possible permanent denial of service due to resource exhaustion. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Added Reference https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/7ed50e5b5d568bc8be5d3603991aa9add67a7f44 Added Reference https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-09-01