In openFile of BugreportContentProvider.java, there is a possible way to read and write unauthorized files due to a path traversal error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
PUBLISHED5.2
Problem type
- Elevation of privilege
Affected products
Android
16 - AFFECTED
References
GitHub Security Advisories
GHSA-fvxj-j7ff-jw68
In openFile of BugreportContentProvider.java, there is a possible way to read and write...
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-fvxj-j7ff-jw68In openFile of BugreportContentProvider.java, there is a possible way to read and write unauthorized files due to a path traversal error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
JSON source
https://cveawg.mitre.org/api/cve/CVE-2025-48636Click to expand
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