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CVE-2025-26444: Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in VoiceInteractionManagerService.java

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Overview

The CVE-2025-26444 vulnerability refers to a bug in the onHandleForceStop function of VoiceInteractionManagerService.java. This bug could cause the system to incorrectly switch back to the default assistant application when a user-selected assistant is forcibly stopped due to a logic error. This could lead to local privilege escalation, potentially compromising the system or leading to data leakage.

Vulnerability Summary

CVE ID: CVE-2025-26444
Severity: High (7.8 CVSS score)
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Not required
Impact: Local escalation of privilege leading to potential system compromise or data leakage.

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Product | Affected Versions

Android | Pie, Oreo, Nougat
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How the Exploit Works

The exploit works by taking advantage of a logic error in the onHandleForceStop function of VoiceInteractionManagerService.java. This error can be triggered when a user-selected assistant is forcibly stopped, causing the system to incorrectly revert to the default assistant application. In this state, the default assistant application is automatically granted ROLE_ASSISTANT, leading to a local privilege escalation.

Conceptual Example Code

This is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. This pseudocode demonstrates the triggering of a forced stop on a user-selected assistant, causing the system to revert to the default assistant application.

VoiceInteractionManagerService voiceService = getVoiceService();
voiceService.onHandleForceStop();
voiceService.setDefaultAssistant();
voiceService.grantRoleAssistant();

Mitigation

To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the latest patch provided by the vendor. If the patch cannot be applied immediately, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can be used as temporary mitigation.

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