Google Android 14/15/16 MmsProvider.java denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Google Android 14/15/16. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file MmsProvider.java. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-48609. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google Android 14/15/16. This affects an unknown functionality of the file MmsProvider.java. 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 multiple functions of MmsProvider.java, there is a possible way to arbitrarily delete files which affect telephony, SMS, and MMS functionalities due to a path traversal error. This could lead to local denial of service 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-2025-48609 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 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). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Google Android

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

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-2025-48609 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-48609
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-348447
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0569 - Google Android: Mehrere Schwachstellen

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/02/2026 20:26
Updated: 03/09/2026 21:07
Changes: 03/02/2026 20:26 (56), 03/04/2026 11:48 (20), 03/09/2026 21:07 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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