CVE-2025-48606

Description

In preparePackage of InstallPackageHelper.java, there is a possible way for an app to appear hidden upon installation without a mechanism to uninstall it due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

PUBLISHED Reserved 2025-05-22 | Published 2025-12-08 | Updated 2025-12-08 | Assigner google_android

Problem types

Elevation of privilege

Product status

References

source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-16-qpr2

cve.org (CVE-2025-48606)

nvd.nist.gov (CVE-2025-48606)

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