CVE-2025-48590

Name: CVE-2025-48590
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-08T17:16:16.167+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-48590 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In verifyAndGetBypass of AppOpsService.java, there is a possible method for a malicious app to prevent dialing emergency services under limited circumstances due to resource exhaustion. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In verifyAndGetBypass of AppOpsService.java, there is a possible method for a malicious app to prevent dialing emergency services under limited circumstances due to resource exhaustion. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.09%

0.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	13.0
Google	Android	14.0
Google	Android	15.0
Google	Android	16.0

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/848f944921756467dba98069ea33531a2f180373Patch, Product
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 8, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-48590?

How severe is CVE-2025-48590?

CVE-2025-48590 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-48590?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST