Google Android 13/14/15/16 AccountManagerService.java resource consumption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Google Android 13/14/15/16. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file AccountManagerService.java. Executing a manipulation can lead to resource consumption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-48542. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 13/14/15/16. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the file AccountManagerService.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-400. The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

In multiple functions of AccountManagerService.java, there is a possible permanent denial of service due to resource exhaustion. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

The advisory is available at android.googlesource.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-48542 since 05/22/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/07/2025).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1944). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • Google Android

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource consumption
CWE: CWE-400 / CWE-404
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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

05/22/2025 CVE reserved
09/04/2025 +105 days Advisory disclosed
09/04/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/07/2025 +3 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: android.googlesource.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-48542 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-48542
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-322666
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1944 - Android Patchday September 2025: Multiple Vulnerabilities

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

Entryinfo

Created: 09/04/2025 21:57
Updated: 09/07/2025 13:19
Changes: 09/04/2025 21:57 (56), 09/07/2025 13:19 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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