Google Pixel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in GXP Mapping Component

Vulnerability

A logic error in the GXP mapping component of Google Pixel devices can lead to local privilege escalation. This vulnerability allows users to gain elevated privileges without requiring additional execution rights or user interaction. It affects all supported Google Pixel devices.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized access to elevated privileges, allowing a user to perform actions or access resources that are normally restricted.

Remediation

Users can update their devices to the September 2025 security patch level to address this vulnerability.

Added: Sep 4, 2025, 11:31 AM
Updated: Sep 4, 2025, 5:10 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
0.0
impact
7.5
exploitability
4.7
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.4
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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