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CVE-2025-48538: 
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2025-48538 is a vulnerability discovered in Android's PackageManagerService.java, specifically in the setApplicationHiddenSettingAsUser function. The vulnerability was disclosed on September 4, 2025, affecting Android versions 13.0 through 16.0 (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the setApplicationHiddenSettingAsUser function of PackageManagerService.java. It has been assigned a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.5 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability allows an attacker to hide system critical packages, which could lead to local denial of service. The impact is particularly severe as hiding SystemUI makes the phone impossible to use, even when executed within a managed profile (Android Code).

Mitigation and workarounds

Google has released a security patch as part of the September 2025 security update. The fix prevents the hiding of SystemUI through the vulnerable function. Users are advised to update their Android devices to the security patch level 2025-09-05 or later (Android Bulletin).

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Source: This report was generated using AI

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