CVE-2025-48613

In VBMeta, there is a possible way to modify and resign VBMeta using a test key, assuming the original image was previously signed with the same key. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-03-01

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-03-02 19:16

Updated : 2026-03-06 04:15

NVD link : CVE-2025-48613

Mitre link : CVE-2025-48613

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-48613

JSON object : View

Products Affected

google

android

CWE

CWE-269

Improper Privilege Management

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