Google Android 13/14/15/16 PrintManagerService.java validateIconUserBoundary Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Google Android 13/14/15/16. Affected by this issue is the function validateIconUserBoundary of the file PrintManagerService.java. Executing a manipulation can lead to Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-48628. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 13/14/15/16. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function validateIconUserBoundary of the file PrintManagerService.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In validateIconUserBoundary of PrintManagerService.java, there is a possible cross-user image leak due to a confused deputy. 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-2025-48628 since 05/22/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (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-2025-201741) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2711). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Lenovo BIOS
  • Lenovo Computer
  • Google Android

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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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-2025-48628 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-48628
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-334852
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 19:41
Updated: 12/21/2025 17:41
Changes: 12/08/2025 19:41 (54), 12/08/2025 23:06 (11), 12/17/2025 20:38 (1), 12/21/2025 17:41 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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