CVE-2025-26444 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In onHandleForceStop of VoiceInteractionManagerService.java, there is a bug that could cause the system to incorrectly revert to the default assistant application when a user-selected assistant is forcibly stopped due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege where the default assistant app is automatically granted ROLE_ASSISTANT 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	13.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-693

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/c439c7e75e73056e6201PatchProduct
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-05-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-26444?

CVE-2025-26444 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In onHandleForceStop of VoiceInteractionManagerService.java, there is a bug that could cause the system to incorrectly revert to the default assistant application when a user-selected assistant is for...

How severe is CVE-2025-26444?

CVE-2025-26444 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-2025-26444?

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