Google Android 14/15/16 KeyguardViewMediator.java exitKeyguardAndFinishSurfaceBehindRemoteAnimation protection mechanism

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 14/15/16 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function exitKeyguardAndFinishSurfaceBehindRemoteAnimation of the file KeyguardViewMediator.java. Executing a manipulation can lead to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-48602. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android 14/15/16. This vulnerability affects the function exitKeyguardAndFinishSurfaceBehindRemoteAnimation of the file KeyguardViewMediator.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-693. The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In exitKeyguardAndFinishSurfaceBehindRemoteAnimation of KeyguardViewMediator.java, there is a possible lockscreen bypass 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.

The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-48602 since 05/22/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. 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 03/09/2026).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0569). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Google Android

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Protection mechanism
CWE: CWE-693
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

05/22/2025 CVE reserved
03/02/2026 +284 days Advisory disclosed
03/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/09/2026 +7 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-48602 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-48602
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-348436
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0569 - Google Android: Mehrere Schwachstellen

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/02/2026 20:23
Updated: 03/09/2026 21:07
Changes: 03/02/2026 20:23 (55), 03/04/2026 11:48 (22), 03/09/2026 21:07 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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