Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

[ Why it matters ]Priority signals

• Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2025-12-02

[ Description ]Official description

In multiple locations, there is a possible way to launch activities from the background due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CISA: Android Framework contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches

CISA required action (US federal deadline 23 Dec 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.

No fix or interim patch is linked from our sources yet. Check the vendor references below and limit exposure of affected systems until a fix is available.

[ References ]References

• android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/e707f6600330691f9c67dc023c09f4cd2fc…Product
• source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01Vendor Advisory
• www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource