CVE-2025-48623 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In init_pkvm_hyp_vcpu of pkvm.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. 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	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20 CWE-787

References

https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/3b6fab0ff24f7108c71a4d9c1256745PatchProduct
https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/e76cff4952af4ac4652dc74ffbd134fPatchProduct
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-48623?

CVE-2025-48623 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In init_pkvm_hyp_vcpu of pkvm.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges need...

How severe is CVE-2025-48623?

CVE-2025-48623 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-2025-48623?

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