Overview
CVE-2025-48534 is a critical cybersecurity vulnerability that has a potential to cause a system compromise or data leakage. This flaw lies in the getDefaultCBRPackageName section of CellBroadcastHandler.java, a component of certain software systems. Any lapse in addressing this vulnerability could lead to an escalation of privilege due to a logic error in the code, potentially resulting in a local denial of service. The primary concern here is that an attacker can exploit this vulnerability without any user interaction, making it a silent yet potent threat to the integrity of affected systems.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-48534
Severity: High (8.8 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: System
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential for system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
CellBroadcastHandler.java | All prior versions
(Note: Specific product and version details are not available currently, but this vulnerability likely impacts all prior versions of software systems that incorporate the getDefaultCBRPackageName of CellBroadcastHandler.java.)
How the Exploit Works
This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker who has already obtained system level privileges on the victim’s machine. The vulnerability lies in a logic error in the code of CellBroadcastHandler.java, specifically in the ‘getDefaultCBRPackageName’ function. This error can be exploited to escalate the attacker’s privileges, granting them control over the system. This control could be used to cause a denial of service or to access sensitive information, potentially leading to data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
The following is a conceptual representation of how the vulnerability might be exploited.
// Assume that the attacker has system level access
SystemPrivileges attacker = new SystemPrivileges();
// Exploit the logic error in getDefaultCBRPackageName
String maliciousCode = "manipulated logic here";
attacker.escalatePrivileges(maliciousCode);
// The attacker now has escalated privileges
System.out.println("Privileges escalated: " + attacker.hasEscalatedPrivileges());
// The attacker can now cause a denial of service or leak data
attacker.executeMaliciousActions();(Note: This is a simplified representation and actual exploitation may involve more complex operations.)
The immediate mitigation recommended is to apply the vendor patch, if available. In its absence, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as temporary mitigation methods. Organizations are strongly advised to update their systems and software to the latest versions to minimize the risk of exploitation.
