CVE-2025-48573

In sendCommand of MediaSessionRecord.java, there is a possible way to launch the foreground service while the app is in the background due to FGS while-in-use abuse. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/039030a6b0e7d255af70609a3607e805ad2a99ff	Patch Product
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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:-::::::

History

30 Sep 2026, 16:10

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) En sendCommand de MediaSessionRecord.java, existe una posible forma de lanzar el servicio en primer plano mientras la aplicación está en segundo plano debido al abuso de FGS while-in-use. Esto podría llevar a una escalada local de privilegios sin necesidad de privilegios de ejecución adicionales. No se necesita interacción del usuario para la explotación.

Information

Published : 2025-12-08 17:16

Updated : 2026-10-07 20:10

NVD link : CVE-2025-48573

Mitre link : CVE-2025-48573

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-48573

JSON object : View

Products Affected

google

android

CWE

CWE-250

Execution with Unnecessary Privileges

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