VDB-334845 · CVE-2025-48614 · WID-SEC-2025-2711

Google Android 13/14/15/16 Factory Reset RecoverySystem.java rebootWipeUserData denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 13/14/15/16. It has been rated as problematic. Impacted is the function rebootWipeUserData of the file RecoverySystem.java of the component Factory Reset Handler. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-48614. The attack may be carried out on the physical device. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Google Android 13/14/15/16. This affects the function rebootWipeUserData of the file RecoverySystem.java of the component Factory Reset Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

In rebootWipeUserData of RecoverySystem.java, there is a possible way to factory reset the device while in DSU mode due to a missing permission check. This could lead to physical denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

The advisory is shared at android.googlesource.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-48614 since 05/22/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k 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 vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2711). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Affected

Lenovo BIOS
Lenovo Computer
Google Android

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

Version

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.6

VulDB Base Score: 4.6
VulDB Temp Score: 4.6
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 4.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

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-2025-48614 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-48614
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-334845
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 15:37
Changes: 12/08/2025 19:37 (57), 12/08/2025 20:26 (9), 12/21/2025 15:37 (7)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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