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Android Framework cross-profile intent filter bypass local privilege escalation

IdentifiersCVE-2025-48565CWE-840

CVE-2025-48565 is an Android Framework elevation-of-privilege vulnerability. According to the provided description, multiple code locations contain a logic error that allows bypass of the cross-profile intent filter. Cross-profile intent filters are intended to constrain and mediate intent flows between profiles such as personal and work profiles. Due to this logic flaw, a local attacker can circumvent those restrictions and perform actions across profile boundaries that should not be permitted. The issue can be exploited without additional execution privileges and does not require user interaction.

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Impact

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Successful exploitation can result in local escalation of privilege within Android. By bypassing cross-profile intent filtering, a malicious local application may gain access to functionality or cross-profile interactions that are normally restricted by Android’s profile isolation model. This weakens work/personal profile separation and can enable unauthorized actions across profile boundaries.

Mitigation

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Primary mitigation is prompt installation of the December 2025 Android security updates, preferably the 2025-12-05 patch level or vendor-equivalent. Until patching is complete, reduce exposure by limiting installation of untrusted local applications, enforcing managed app allowlisting on enterprise devices, and maintaining strong work-profile/device-management controls. However, no complete mitigation short of applying the vendor fix is provided in the supplied content.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Apply the Android security updates that include the fix for CVE-2025-48565. The provided bulletin context indicates that Google’s December 2025 Android Security Bulletin addresses this issue, and devices updated to the 2025-12-05 security patch level are described as fully remediated for issues disclosed in that bulletin. OEM and enterprise administrators should ensure corresponding vendor firmware and platform updates are deployed where applicable.
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