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7.8

Android may allow local privilege escalation

CVE-2025-36898 · published 1 year ago
Summary

The Android operating system contains a coding mistake that could let a malicious app gain higher system rights without any user interaction. This could let attackers run code with more privileges than intended, potentially compromising device security. Apply the latest Android updates or patches to fix the issue.

What to do
  • Update google :unknown: to version Pixel-family specific:2025-09-05.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
– google android All versions
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Android google :unknown: >= Pixel-family specific:0, < Pixel-family specific:2025-09-05
Fix: upgrade to Pixel-family specific:2025-09-05
Original advisory text
In TBD of TBD, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User in...
In TBD of TBD, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
7.8 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-693Protection Mechanism Failure
Timeline
Published1 Sep 2025
Updated30 Sep 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2025-36898 · NVD
PUB-A-365960683 · OSV
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