Google Android 15 avct_lcb_act.cc avct_lcb_msg_ind use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Google Android 15. Impacted is the function avct_lcb_msg_ind of the file avct_lcb_act.cc. This manipulation causes use after free. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-22404. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android 15. Affected by this vulnerability is the function avct_lcb_msg_ind of the file avct_lcb_act.cc. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In avct_lcb_msg_ind of avct_lcb_act.cc, there is a possible way to execute arbitrary code due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege 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 known as CVE-2025-22404 since 01/06/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. 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).

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 Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

01/06/2025 CVE reserved
08/27/2025 +232 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-2025-22404 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-22404
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-321535
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 07:03
Updated: 09/06/2025 12:14
Changes: 08/27/2025 07:03 (57), 08/27/2025 17:59 (1), 09/06/2025 12:14 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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