CVE-2025-48535

HIGH

Android - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm

Description

In assertSafeToStartCustomActivity of AppRestrictionsFragment.java , there is a possible way to exploit a parcel mismatch resulting in a launch anywhere vulnerability due to unsafe deserialization. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

References (2)

[Patch] https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/1e4423730f8776bd09df7614474643ae735d2176

[Vendor Advisory] https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-09-01

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8

EPSS 0.0010

EPSS Percentile 27.0%

Attack Vector LOCAL

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

Classification

CWE

CWE-502

Status published

Affected Products (4)

google/android

Timeline

Published Sep 04, 2025

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026