CVE-2025-48638

HIGH EPSS 0.8%
Published Dec 8, 20256mo ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
7.8 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Dec 8, 2025 6mo ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 1w ago

Description

In __pkvm_load_tracing of trace.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS Details

Base Score
7.8
Exploitability
1.8
Impact
5.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required Low
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
0.8% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 2

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation Validation
CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write Memory Safety

Affected Products 1

VendorProductVersionRange
googleandroid*any

References 3

  • android.googlesource.com https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/0429b7af308cf65c84109c08d06b01950dcd57fe
    Product
  • android.googlesource.com https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/96ebe96170d67df5072afa2ce84622f5a0ff552a
    Product
  • source.android.com https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01
    Vendor Advisory

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.