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CVE-2025-32326: Bypass Intent Security Check in AppRestrictionsFragment.java Leading to Privilege Escalation

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Overview

The vulnerability, CVE-2025-32326, is a security loophole present in multiple functions of AppRestrictionsFragment.java. This flaw can potentially allow a malicious actor to bypass intent security checks, leading to a local escalation of privileges. It is particularly concerning due to the potential for system compromise or data leakage, with a CVSS score of 7.8, indicating its high severity.

Vulnerability Summary

CVE ID: CVE-2025-32326
Severity: High (CVSS: 7.8)
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Impact: Local privilege escalation, potential system compromise or data leakage

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Product | Affected Versions

AppRestrictionsFragment.java | All versions prior to patch

How the Exploit Works

The vulnerability arises from a confused deputy problem in multiple functions of AppRestrictionsFragment.java. A confused deputy is a computer program that is innocently fooled by some other party into misusing its authority. In this case, a malicious actor could manipulate the software into bypassing the intent security check, thereby escalating their privileges on the system.

Conceptual Example Code

Below is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. This pseudocode demonstrates how a malicious actor might trick the software into bypassing the intent security check.

Intent maliciousIntent = new Intent();
maliciousIntent.setComponent(new ComponentName("com.example.vulnerableapp", "com.example.vulnerableapp.VulnerableActivity"));
// Bypass security check
AppRestrictionsFragment.confuseDeputy(maliciousIntent);
startActivity(maliciousIntent);

Note:
The above code is a simplified representation and may not work exactly as shown. It is intended to illustrate the nature of the vulnerability.

Recommended Mitigation

The primary recommended mitigation for CVE-2025-32326 is to apply the vendor-provided patch. If this is not immediately feasible, temporary mitigation can be achieved by implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to monitor, identify, and block malicious activity. However, this should be considered a stopgap measure until the patch can be applied, as it may not fully protect against all potential exploits.

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Disclaimer:

The information and code presented in this article are provided for educational and defensive cybersecurity purposes only. Any conceptual or pseudocode examples are simplified representations intended to raise awareness and promote secure development and system configuration practices.

Do not use this information to attempt unauthorized access or exploit vulnerabilities on systems that you do not own or have explicit permission to test.

Ameeba and its authors do not endorse or condone malicious behavior and are not responsible for misuse of the content. Always follow ethical hacking guidelines, responsible disclosure practices, and local laws.

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