CVE-2025-48542: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Sep 1, 2025
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Updated

In multiple functions of AccountManagerService.java, there is a possible permanent denial of service due to resource exhaustion. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android=13.0
Google Android=14.0
Google Android=15.0
Google Android=16.0
Google Android
android/platform/frameworks/base>=16-next:0<16-next:2025-09-01
16-next:2025-09-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=15:0<15:2025-09-01
15:2025-09-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=16:0<16:2025-09-01
16:2025-09-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=13:0<13:2025-09-01
13:2025-09-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=14:0<14:2025-09-01
14:2025-09-01

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/frameworks/base to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16-next:2025-09-01
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/frameworks/base to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15:2025-09-01
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/frameworks/base to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16:2025-09-01
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/frameworks/base to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13:2025-09-01
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/frameworks/base to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14:2025-09-01

Event History

Sep 1, 2025
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Sep 2, 2025
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 4, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:34 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-48542?

CVE-2025-48542 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing permanent denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-48542?

To fix CVE-2025-48542, users should update their Android devices to the latest security patch provided by Google.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-48542?

CVE-2025-48542 affects users of Google Android products using vulnerable versions of the software.

4

Can CVE-2025-48542 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2025-48542 does not require user interaction and can lead to local denial of service.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2025-48542?

The exploitation of CVE-2025-48542 can lead to resource exhaustion, resulting in a permanent denial of service on the affected device.

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