Google Android 13/14/15/16 WifiPermissionsUtil.java isSystem denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 13/14/15/16. It has been classified as problematic. The affected element is the function isSystem of the file WifiPermissionsUtil.java. The manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-48524. The attack needs to be performed locally. There is not any exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 13/14/15/16 and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function isSystem of the file WifiPermissionsUtil.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

In isSystem of WifiPermissionsUtil.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

It is possible to read the advisory at android.googlesource.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-48524 since 05/22/2025. 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 09/07/2025).

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). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Google Android

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.2

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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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-2025-48524 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-48524
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-322691
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 22:02
Updated: 09/07/2025 11:13
Changes: 09/04/2025 22:02 (57), 09/07/2025 11:13 (7)
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Cache ID: 216:074:103

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