Overview
This report provides a detailed analysis of a recently discovered cybersecurity vulnerability, CVE-2025-26458. This vulnerability is located in multiple functions of LocationProviderManager.java and can potentially lead to a local escalation of privilege. All users of the affected software are at risk, with potential impacts including system compromise and data leakage.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-26458
Severity: High (7.8 CVSS)
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
LocationProviderManager.java | All versions prior to patch
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability exists due to a logic error in the code of various functions in the LocationProviderManager.java file. This error allows an attacker to launch activities in the background without the need for user interaction or additional execution privileges. The nature of the exploit allows an attacker to escalate their privileges on the system, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
The following pseudocode outlines a potential exploitation scenario:
// Create malicious activity
Activity maliciousActivity = new Activity();
maliciousActivity.setIntent(new Intent("malicious.intent.ACTION", null, this, MaliciousActivity.class));
// Exploit the logic error in LocationProviderManager to start the activity in the background
LocationProviderManager locationProviderManager = LocationProviderManager.getInstance();
locationProviderManager.startActivity(maliciousActivity, true);This pseudocode shows how an attacker could potentially create a malicious activity and exploit the logic error in LocationProviderManager to start the activity in the background, leading to a privilege escalation.
Mitigation Guidance
The recommended mitigation for this vulnerability is to apply the latest patch provided by the vendor. If the patch cannot be applied immediately, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as temporary mitigations.
