CVE-2025-0089
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2025-0089 is a vulnerability discovered in the Android Framework that affects multiple versions of the Android operating system (Android 13.0, 14.0, and 15.0). The vulnerability was disclosed on September 4, 2025, and involves a logic error in the Launcher app that could lead to potential hijacking (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability stems from a logic error in the code of the Android Launcher app that could allow for potential hijacking. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability is classified as a Protection Mechanism Failure (CWE-693) (NVD, CIS Advisory).

Impact

The vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not required for exploitation, making it particularly concerning. If successfully exploited, an attacker could gain elevated privileges within the Android system (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Google has addressed this vulnerability in the September 2025 Android Security Bulletin. Users are advised to update their Android devices to a security patch level of 2025-09-05 or later to protect against this vulnerability (CIS Advisory).

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