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CVE-2025-48609

Google Android denial of service

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 0.27%
  1. Published2 Mar 2026

Description

In multiple functions of MmsProvider.java, there is a possible way to arbitrarily delete files which affect telephony, SMS, and MMS functionalities due to a path traversal error. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Google Android14.0 · 15.0 · 16.0

Remediation

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

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-48609 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-48609 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.27%.

How severe is CVE-2025-48609?

CVE-2025-48609 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-48609?

Affected products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2025-48609?

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

How Secuno handles this

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