CVE-2025-48619: High severity Google Android vulnerability
Published Mar 2, 2026
·Updated
In multiple functions of ContentProvider.java, there is a possible way for an app with read-only access to truncate files due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Google Android=14.0
Google Android=15.0
Google Android=16.0
Event History
Mar 2, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:42 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
An attacker needs local code execution as an app that has read-only access to affected files. No additional execution privileges or user interaction are required.
2
What is the potential impact of successful exploitation?
A vulnerable app may be able to truncate files despite having only read-only access. This can result in local privilege escalation and affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
3
Which product is affected?
The affected product identified in the available data is Google Android.