Google Android 14/15/16 ui layer

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 14/15/16 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation leads to ui layer. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-48597. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 14/15/16 and classified as problematic. This issue affects an unknown part. 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 multiple locations, there is a possible way to trick a user into accepting a permission 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 at android.googlesource.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-48597 since 05/22/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $25k-$100k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/21/2025).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at EUVD (EUVD-2025-201761) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2711). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Lenovo BIOS
  • Lenovo Computer
  • Google Android

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Ui layer
CWE: CWE-1021
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

05/22/2025 CVE reserved
12/08/2025 +200 days Advisory disclosed
12/08/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/21/2025 +13 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: android.googlesource.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-48597 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-48597
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-334841
EUVD: 🔒
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2711 - Android Patchday Dezember 2025: Mehrere Schwachstellen

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

Entryinfo

Created: 12/08/2025 19:37
Updated: 12/21/2025 13:10
Changes: 12/08/2025 19:37 (54), 12/08/2025 21:55 (11), 12/09/2025 01:37 (1), 12/21/2025 13:10 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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