CVE-2025-48543

Published Sep 4, 2025

Last updated 3 days ago

Android Runtime

Overview

AI description

Automated description summarized from trusted sources.

CVE-2025-48543 is a vulnerability affecting the Android Runtime (ART), which is responsible for running applications on Android devices. This vulnerability could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges without requiring user interaction. Exploitation attempts of CVE-2025-48543 have been observed. The vulnerability stems from a use-after-free issue that could allow an attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox and attack the Android system server. Google has released security updates for Android-powered devices, including fixes for CVE-2025-48543.

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.
Source: security@android.com
NVD status: Analyzed
Products: android

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type: Secondary
Base score: 8.8
Impact score: 6
Exploitability score: 2
Vector string: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity: HIGH

Known exploits

Data from CISA

Vulnerability name: Android Runtime Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Exploit added on: Sep 4, 2025
Exploit action due: Sep 25, 2025
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Weaknesses

134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0: CWE-416

Hype score: Not currently trending

Configurations

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References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.