CVE-2025-0080
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

A vulnerability in the Android Framework (CVE-2025-0080) was identified as part of the March 2025 Android Security Bulletin. This vulnerability is classified as a highly-rated local privilege escalation vulnerability that affects Android operating systems (ASEC Report, CIS Advisory).

Technical details

The vulnerability is part of a series of Framework-level security issues discovered in Android OS. It has been categorized under the MITRE ATT&CK framework's Privilege Escalation (TA0004) tactic, specifically under the Exploitation for Privilege Escalation (T1068) technique (CIS Advisory).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow for elevation of privilege in the Android Framework. Depending on the privileges associated with the service account, an attacker could potentially install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights (CIS Advisory).

Mitigation and workarounds

Google has released security patches as part of the March 2025 security update. Users and organizations are advised to apply the appropriate mitigations provided by Google immediately after appropriate testing. It is recommended to perform automated application patch management on a monthly or more frequent basis (CIS Advisory).

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