CVE-2025-48543
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CVE-2025-48543 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In multiple locations, there is a possible way to escape chrome sandbox to attack android system_server due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible way to escape chrome sandbox to attack android system_server due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 13.0 | |
| Android | 14.0 | |
| Android | 15.0 | |
| Android | 16.0 |
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-09-01Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-48543Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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