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CVE-2025-48543

Android Runtime Use-After-Free

8.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 0.54%
  1. Published4 Sept 2025
  2. Added to CISA KEV4 Sept 2025
  3. Remediation due25 Sept 2025
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Android Runtime contains a use-after-free vulnerability potentially allowing a chrome sandbox escape leading to local privilege escalation.

Added to KEV: 4 Sept 2025Federal remediation due: 25 Sept 2025

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Google Android13.0 · 14.0 · 15.0 · 16.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

References

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-48543 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2025-48543 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 4 Sept 2025.

How severe is CVE-2025-48543?

CVE-2025-48543 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-48543?

Affected products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2025-48543?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.