CVE-2025-26440 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In multiple functions of CameraService.cpp, there is a possible way to use the camera from the background 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.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	14.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/b9a047c94deb06ab7ff956PatchProduct
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/b90d4d01e1bfaacae0e1PatchProduct
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-05-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-26440?

CVE-2025-26440 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In multiple functions of CameraService.cpp, there is a possible way to use the camera from the background due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no addition...

How severe is CVE-2025-26440?

CVE-2025-26440 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-26440?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.