Android Notification Channel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability has been identified in the Android framework's NotificationChannel.java, where improper input validation can cause a desynchronization from persistence. This issue may lead to a local escalation of privilege, allowing a user to gain elevated rights without additional execution privileges. Exploitation of this vulnerability requires user interaction.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized privilege escalation, allowing a user to gain elevated rights or access within the system.

Remediation

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

Added: Sep 4, 2025, 8:05 PM
Updated: Sep 4, 2025, 8:39 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
0.0
impact
7.5
exploitability
5.1
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.4
threat
3.2
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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