VDB-334863 · CVE-2025-48606 · GCVE-0-2025-48606

Google Android 16-qpr2 InstallPackageHelper.java preparePackage Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Google Android 16-qpr2. Affected by this issue is the function preparePackage of the file InstallPackageHelper.java. Performing a manipulation results in Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-48606. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Google Android 16-qpr2. This affects the function preparePackage of the file InstallPackageHelper.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In preparePackage of InstallPackageHelper.java, there is a possible way for an app to appear hidden upon installation without a mechanism to uninstall it due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-48606 since 05/22/2025. The exploitability is told 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 12/08/2025).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

Version

16-qpr2

License

free

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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
12/08/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-48606 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-48606
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-334863
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 12/08/2025 19:43
Updated: 12/08/2025 23:15
Changes: 12/08/2025 19:43 (55), 12/08/2025 23:15 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103