CVE-2025-48614 — MEDIUM (4.6)

Vulnerability Description

In rebootWipeUserData of RecoverySystem.java, there is a possible way to factory reset the device while in DSU mode due to a missing permission check. This could lead to physical denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS Score

4.6

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	13.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/ec0c32ea736ba3c59435PatchProduct
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-48614?

CVE-2025-48614 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). In rebootWipeUserData of RecoverySystem.java, there is a possible way to factory reset the device while in DSU mode due to a missing permission check. This could lead to physical denial of service wit...

How severe is CVE-2025-48614?

CVE-2025-48614 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-48614?

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