Vulnerability in Google Android
CVE-2025-48554
In handlePackagesChanged of DevicePolicyManagerService.java, there is a possible persistent denial of service due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
EPSS: 0.001 (0.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.1 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 15.0, 14.0, 13
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (Product)
- security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-48554?
- CVE-2025-48554 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Protection Mechanism Failure. CVSS score: 6.1/10. Published 2025-09-04.
- How severe is CVE-2025-48554?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-48554 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.