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.
EPSS: 0.001 (1.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
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.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions Android kernel
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- dsap-vuln-management@google.com (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.