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Out-of-bounds read in Android C2SoftDav1dDec initDecoder

IdentifiersCVE-2025-48592CWE-122· Heap-based Buffer Overflow

CVE-2025-48592 is an Android Framework information-disclosure vulnerability in initDecoder of C2SoftDav1dDec.cpp. The issue is described as a possible out-of-bounds read caused by a heap buffer overflow during decoder initialization. Successful exploitation could allow remote information disclosure. The available content does not provide further function-level root-cause detail beyond the affected function and file.

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Successful exploitation may allow a remote attacker to disclose sensitive information from process memory via an out-of-bounds read condition triggered in the decoder. No additional execution privileges are required, and the issue is described as not requiring user interaction.

Mitigation

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Where immediate patching is not possible, reduce exposure to untrusted or remotely supplied media content that could reach the affected DAV1D-based decoder path, and prefer defense-in-depth controls around media parsing and content delivery. However, the primary mitigation is installation of the vendor/OEM update containing the December 2025 Android security fixes.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Apply the Android security updates that include the fix for CVE-2025-48592. The provided content indicates this issue is addressed in Google’s December 2025 Android Security Bulletin; devices updated to the 2025-12-05 patch level are described as fully remediated for disclosed issues in that bulletin.
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