Description
In multiple functions of CertInstaller.java, there is a possible way to install certificates due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Product, Patch
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/CertInstaller/+/d688ebdbfd404df1e25654bfdf9e790ad9f0db3c
Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01
Scores
CVSS v3
7.8
EPSS
0.0000
EPSS Percentile
0.2%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-862
Status
published
Products (4)
google/android
13.0
google/android
14.0
google/android
15.0
google/android
16.0
Published
Dec 08, 2025
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026