Google Pixel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability allowing elevation of privilege has been identified in Google Pixel devices. This issue is part of the September 2025 Pixel Update Bulletin and the September 2025 Android Security Bulletin. All supported Google devices will receive an update to the 2025-09-05 patch level, which addresses this vulnerability.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for unauthorized elevation of privilege, potentially enabling a user to gain elevated rights or access within the system.

Remediation

Users can update their devices to the 2025-09-05 security patch level to address this vulnerability. Instructions for checking and updating the Android version are available on the Google Support website.

Added: Sep 4, 2025, 11:23 AM
Updated: Sep 4, 2025, 6:23 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
7.8
impact
7.5
exploitability
3.3
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.5
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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