Android Framework
Android Framework is affected by a high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2025-48595) that is confirmed to be actively exploited in the wild. Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
What is this vulnerability?
In multiple locations, there is a possible way to achieve code execution due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
How it works
This is classified as Integer Overflow. In plain terms, an attacker could use this flaw in Framework to gain access, disrupt service, or steal data — the exact impact depends on how it’s deployed in your environment.
CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Mitigations
- Apply the vendor’s security patch or update as soon as it’s available and tested.
- If no patch exists yet, apply the vendor’s temporary workaround.
- Limit network exposure of the affected system until it’s patched.
- Review logs for signs of prior exploitation, especially if it’s flagged for ransomware use.
Recommendations
- Confirm whether Android Framework is used anywhere in your environment.
- Patch internet-facing systems first, then internal ones.
- Set a reminder ahead of the remediation deadline so it doesn’t slip.
- Subscribe to the vendor’s security advisories for earlier warning next time.
Compiled from public threat intelligence (CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog and the National Vulnerability Database, referenced in 2 public advisories).