CVE-2025-48596: High severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Dec 1, 2025
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Updated

In appendFrom of Parcel.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Google Android
Google Android=13.0
Google Android=14.0
Google Android=15.0
Google Android=16.0

Event History

Dec 1, 2025
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
Affected Software
Dec 8, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:57 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-48596?

CVE-2025-48596 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local escalation of privilege.

2

What does CVE-2025-48596 affect?

CVE-2025-48596 affects specific versions of Google Android, including 13.0, 14.0, 15.0, and 16.0.

3

How do I fix CVE-2025-48596?

To fix CVE-2025-48596, users are advised to update their Android devices to the latest security patches provided by Google.

4

Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2025-48596?

No, user interaction is not needed for exploiting CVE-2025-48596, making it a significant concern.

5

What does CVE-2025-48596 entail?

CVE-2025-48596 involves an out of bounds read in the appendFrom function of Parcel.cpp due to a missing bounds check.

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