CVE-2025-48568: Race Condition
In multiple locations, there is a possible lockscreen bypass due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Affected Software
Remediation
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android/platform/frameworks/baseto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 16-qpr2-next:2026-03-01 - Upgrade
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android/platform/frameworks/baseto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 15:2026-03-01 - Upgrade
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android/platform/frameworks/baseto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 14:2026-03-01
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
Exploitation requires local access to the affected Android device. No additional execution privileges or user interaction are required.
What is the potential impact if exploitation succeeds?
A successful race-condition exploit may bypass the lockscreen and result in local privilege escalation. The listed impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability effects.
Is this remotely exploitable?
The CVSS vector specifies local attack access, so the provided data does not indicate remote exploitation.