Google Android 15/16 ui layer

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Google Android 15/16. Affected is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to ui layer. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-48528. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 15/16. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a ui layer vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

In multiple locations, there is a possible way to overlay biometrics due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. 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 for download at android.googlesource.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-48528 since 05/22/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 09/07/2025).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at EUVD (EUVD-2025-26822) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1944). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Google Android

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.2

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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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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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-2025-48528 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-48528
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-322684
EUVD: 🔒
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 22:01
Updated: 09/07/2025 11:13
Changes: 09/04/2025 22:01 (55), 09/06/2025 17:50 (1), 09/07/2025 11:13 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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