[ CVE-2025-48543 · Published 4 Sep 2025 ]
Android Runtime Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 8.8
EPSS <1%Fix available
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2025-09-04
[ Description ]Official description
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.
CISA: Android Runtime contains a use-after-free vulnerability potentially allowing a chrome sandbox escape leading to local privilege escalation.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 25 Sep 2025): Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- Patch on android.googlesource.comVendor patch or bulletin · NVD · Reference tagged 'Patch' by NVD
[ References ]References
- android.googlesource.com/platform/art/+/444fc40dfb04d2ec5f74c443ed3a4dd45d3131f2PatchProduct
- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-09-01Vendor Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource