Findings

CVE-2025-48543

Android Runtime Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Published Sep 4, 2025 · updated Jun 17, 2026 · google android

In multiple locations, there is a possible way to escape chrome sandbox to attack android system_server due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. Sep 4, 2025 · Catalog

    Detected

    In multiple locations, there is a possible way to escape chrome sandbox to attack android system_server due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

  2. Sep 4, 2025 · CISA KEV

    Known exploited

    Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

  3. Sep 25, 2025 · CISA KEV

    Remediation due

    Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

  4. Jun 17, 2026 · Catalog

    Updated

    In multiple locations, there is a possible way to escape chrome sandbox to attack android system_server due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

CISA due date Sep 25, 2025

Affected

  • cpe google/android13.0
  • cpe google/android14.0
  • cpe google/android15.0
  • cpe google/android16.0
  • vendor Android Runtimeversion unspecified

Sources

  • CISA KEVCVE-2025-48543

    Android Runtime contains a use-after-free vulnerability potentially allowing a chrome sandbox escape leading to local privilege escalation.

    cisa.gov
  • CVE.orgCVE-2025-48543

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • FIRST EPSSCVE-2025-48543

    30-day exploitation probability 0.6%

    first.org
  • NIST NVDCVE-2025-48543

    In multiple locations, there is a possible way to escape chrome sandbox to attack android system_server due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

    nvd.nist.gov

References

CVE-2025-48543 · ZeroDay Findings