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CVE-2025-48546
Android SafeActivityOptions Local Privilege Escalation
Description

In checkPermissions of SafeActivityOptions.java, there is a possible background activity launch 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]
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-48546 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
Solution
Fix logic error in checkPermissions to prevent unauthorized background activity launches.
  • Review and correct the logic in checkPermissions.
  • Ensure proper permission checks before launching activities.
  • Test thoroughly for privilege escalation vulnerabilities.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URL Resource
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/8b660e88700541ca70a01c7b25a52587ec65411f
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-09-01
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Sep. 04, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In checkPermissions of SafeActivityOptions.java, there is a possible background activity launch 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/+/8b660e88700541ca70a01c7b25a52587ec65411f
    Added Reference https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-09-01
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