NULL pointer dereference in Google Android
CVE-2025-27701
In the function process_crypto_cmd, the values of ptrs[i] can be potentially equal to NULL which is valid value after calling slice_map_array(). Later this values will be derefenced without prior NULL check, which can lead to local Temporary DoS or OOB Read, leading to information disclosure.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.001 (0.8th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 1st percentile — 0.8% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.001 · newest: 0.001 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Google Android — versions Android kernel
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2025-05-01 (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-27701?
- CVE-2025-27701 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2025-05-27.
- How severe is CVE-2025-27701?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.