Google Android 14/15 Transition.java finishTransition ui layer

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 14/15. It has been rated as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function finishTransition of the file Transition.java. The manipulation leads to ui layer. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-22417. An attack has to be approached locally. There is no exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 14/15 and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function finishTransition of the file Transition.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a ui layer vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-1021. The web application does not restrict or incorrectly restricts frame objects or UI layers that belong to another application or domain, which can lead to user confusion about which interface the user is interacting with. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

In finishTransition of Transition.java, there is a possible way to bypass touch filtering restrictions due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

It is possible to read the advisory at android.googlesource.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-22417 since 01/06/2025. The exploitation is known 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 $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-2025-26581). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.2

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Ui layer
CWE: CWE-1021
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Physical: Partially
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-2025-22417 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-22417
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-322259
EUVD: 🔒
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 09/03/2025 07:24
Updated: 09/04/2025 10:41
Changes: 09/03/2025 07:24 (57), 09/04/2025 10:41 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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