Google Android 13/14/15/16 DefaultTransitionHandler.java permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android 13/14/15/16. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file DefaultTransitionHandler.java. The manipulation results in permission. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-48639. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Android 13/14/15/16. Affected is an unknown function of the file DefaultTransitionHandler.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-275. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In DefaultTransitionHandler.java, there is a possible way to unknowingly grant permissions to an app due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

The advisory is available at android.googlesource.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-48639 since 05/22/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/21/2025). This vulnerability is assigned to T1222 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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-2025-201734) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2711). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • Lenovo BIOS
  • Lenovo Computer
  • Google Android

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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-2025-48639 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-48639
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-334866
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 19:43
Updated: 12/21/2025 18:44
Changes: 12/08/2025 19:43 (55), 12/08/2025 23:15 (11), 12/09/2025 01:21 (1), 12/21/2025 18:44 (7)
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Cache ID: 216:339:103

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