CVE-2025-48549
"Google Pixel Audio Privilege Escalation Vulnerability"
Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible way to record audio via a background app due to a missing permission check. 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. 4, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Verify that background audio recording requires explicit user permission.
- Remove unnecessary permissions for background apps.
- Review and restrict app capabilities.
- Apply security updates when available.
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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-862 -
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 record audio via a background app due to a missing permission check. 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/av/+/37e7f808fad105da187b021fb762a66d37c9212a Added Reference https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/8c09eb1034cb3b02a66f6c241c0b9c9981998d6f Added Reference https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/00344da68fce6ec4f7a1bf36f0ea3797805f00ce Added Reference https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/20e363e2225843ff3cc7d6bea05ae2f4db83b408 Added Reference https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/acbd37d21c2feffb6d64e669b956d59a6062b751 Added Reference https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-09-01