Google Android 13/14 android.bp android_app privileges assignment

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 13/14. It has been classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function android_app of the file android.bp. Performing a manipulation results in Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-22415. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Google Android 13/14. This affects the function android_app of the file android.bp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-266. A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In android_app of Android.bp, there is a possible way to launch any activity as a system user. 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 source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-22415 since 01/06/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/09/2025). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-27221). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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Class: Privileges assignment
CWE: CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Timelineinfo

01/06/2025 CVE reserved
09/04/2025 +240 days Advisory disclosed
09/04/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/09/2025 +5 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-22415 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-22415
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-322677
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 09/04/2025 22:01
Updated: 09/09/2025 07:08
Changes: 09/04/2025 22:01 (55), 09/06/2025 04:52 (2), 09/09/2025 07:08 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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