Google Android up to 15 dng_lossless_jpeg.cpp HuffDecode denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Google Android 12/12L/13/14/15. Affected by this vulnerability is the function dng_lossless_decoder::HuffDecode of the file dng_lossless_jpeg.cpp. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-0081. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google Android 12/12L/13/14/15. This affects the function dng_lossless_decoder::HuffDecode of the file dng_lossless_jpeg.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

In dng_lossless_decoder::HuffDecode of dng_lossless_jpeg.cpp, there is a possible way to cause a crash due to uninitialized data. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

It is possible to read the advisory at android.googlesource.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-0081 since 12/13/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/06/2025). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1499 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-0477). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Google Android

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

12/13/2024 CVE reserved
08/27/2025 +256 days Advisory disclosed
08/27/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/06/2025 +10 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: android.googlesource.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-0081 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-0081
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-321519
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-0477 - Android Patchday März 2025: Mehrere Schwachstellen

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 08/27/2025 06:59
Updated: 09/06/2025 11:07
Changes: 08/27/2025 06:59 (57), 08/27/2025 17:59 (1), 09/06/2025 11:07 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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