In multiple locations, there is a possible way to alter the primary user's face unlock settings due to a confused deputy. This could lead to physical escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/83447688f8e3e8f009f1e7d275a14ea00ee7953a | Patch Product |
| https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01 | Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
History
08 Dec 2025, 19:44
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| CWE | CWE-610 | |
| First Time |
Google android
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| CPE | cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | |
| References | () https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/83447688f8e3e8f009f1e7d275a14ea00ee7953a - Patch, Product | |
| References | () https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01 - Vendor Advisory |
08 Dec 2025, 19:15
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| CWE | CWE-441 | |
| CVSS |
v2 : v3 : |
v2 : unknown
v3 : 6.6 |
08 Dec 2025, 17:16
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2025-12-08 17:16
Updated : 2025-12-08 19:44
NVD link : CVE-2025-48598
Mitre link : CVE-2025-48598
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-48598
JSON object : View
Products Affected
- android