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Android Runtime Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Android - Runtime · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2025-09-04. This indicates confirmed attacks in production environments.

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.

CVE-2025-48543

HighCVSS 8.8KEV
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In multiple locations, there is a possible way to escape the 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 and no user interaction required for exploitation.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can exploit the flaw to escape the Chrome sandbox and escalate privileges on Android, potentially leading to system compromise. The lack of required user interaction increases the risk.

Recommendation

Install the latest Chrome and Android security updates containing the fix for this vulnerability. Also keep automatic browser and system updates enabled.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS