CVE-2025-48614
Google Pixel Factory Reset Vulnerability
Description
In rebootWipeUserData of RecoverySystem.java, there is a possible way to factory reset the device while in DSU mode due to a missing permission check. This could lead to physical denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 8, 2025, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 8, 2025, 9:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Add a permission check to rebootWipeUserData.
- Restrict factory reset functionality to authorized users.
- Ensure DSU mode does not bypass security checks.
- Review and validate all system permission controls.
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-2025-48614.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/ec0c32ea736ba3c594352c345358a778334bc773 | Patch Product |
| https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Dec. 08, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-862 -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Dec. 08, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-862 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/+/ec0c32ea736ba3c594352c345358a778334bc773 Types: Patch, Product Added Reference Type Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance): https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01 Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 08, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In rebootWipeUserData of RecoverySystem.java, there is a possible way to factory reset the device while in DSU mode due to a missing permission check. This could lead to physical 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/+/ec0c32ea736ba3c594352c345358a778334bc773 Added Reference https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01