CVE-2025-48590 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In verifyAndGetBypass of AppOpsService.java, there is a possible method for a malicious app to prevent dialing emergency services under limited circumstances due to resource exhaustion. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	13.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-400

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/848f944921756467dba9PatchProduct
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-48590?

CVE-2025-48590 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In verifyAndGetBypass of AppOpsService.java, there is a possible method for a malicious app to prevent dialing emergency services under limited circumstances due to resource exhaustion. This could lea...

How severe is CVE-2025-48590?

CVE-2025-48590 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-48590?

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