CVE-2025-48552
Android DevicePolicyManager Service Local Privilege Escalation
Description
In saveGlobalProxyLocked of DevicePolicyManagerService.java, there is a possible way to desync from persistence 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, 7:15 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
- Review and fix the logic error in saveGlobalProxyLocked.
- Ensure data consistency between memory and persistence.
- Test the changes thoroughly to prevent privilege escalation.
- Deploy the corrected code.
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-2025-48552.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/bb6d2f17243ddd4313f826b9ac6119fb40962ee7 | |
| https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-09-01 |
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 05, 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 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In saveGlobalProxyLocked of DevicePolicyManagerService.java, there is a possible way to desync from persistence 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/+/bb6d2f17243ddd4313f826b9ac6119fb40962ee7 Added Reference https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-09-01