Google Android 14/15 Lock Screen PhoneWindowManager.java handleKeyGestureEvent improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 14/15. It has been classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function handleKeyGestureEvent of the file PhoneWindowManager.java of the component Lock Screen. Performing a manipulation results in improper authentication. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-22434. The attack may be carried out on the physical device. No exploit exists. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Android 14/15. This affects the function handleKeyGestureEvent of the file PhoneWindowManager.java of the component Lock Screen. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In handleKeyGestureEvent of PhoneWindowManager.java, there is a possible lock screen bypass 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.

The advisory is shared at android.googlesource.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-22434 since 01/06/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/04/2025).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-26591). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

01/06/2025 CVE reserved
09/03/2025 +239 days Advisory disclosed
09/03/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/04/2025 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: android.googlesource.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-22434 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-22434
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-322257
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 09/03/2025 07:23
Updated: 09/04/2025 10:50
Changes: 09/03/2025 07:23 (58), 09/04/2025 10:50 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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