VDB-371833 · CVE-2025-48571 · EUVD-2025-210213

Google Android 17 SMS Message btm_sec.cc information disclosure

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4.3	$5k-$25k	2.71

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 17. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file btm_sec.cc of the component SMS Message Handler. This manipulation causes information disclosure. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-48571. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 17. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the file btm_sec.cc of the component SMS Message Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

In multiple functions of btm_sec.cc, there is a possible way for an attacker to intercept SMS messages due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-48571 since 05/22/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/17/2026). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue.

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 vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-210213). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

Version

License

free

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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
06/17/2026 +391 days Advisory disclosed
06/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-48571 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-48571
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-371833
EUVD: 🔒
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 06/17/2026 10:46
Updated: 06/17/2026 11:02
Changes: 06/17/2026 10:46 (56), 06/17/2026 11:02 (1)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.