CVE-2025-48538 Details
Description
In setApplicationHiddenSettingAsUser of PackageManagerService.java, there is a possible way to hide a system critical package due to improper input validation. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in the Android Package Manager Service. The issue arises from improper input validation in the 'setApplicationHiddenSettingAsUser' function, which could allow a critical system package to be hidden. This vulnerability can be exploited locally, without the need for additional execution privileges or user interaction.
Users can update their devices to the September 2025 security patch level, which addresses this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 4, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-20 | Improper Input Validation | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| google android | 13.0 14.0 15.0 16.0 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Sep 4, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 4, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |