{"id":84737,"date":"2025-10-28T05:38:05","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T05:38:05","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-29T10:23:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T16:23:32","slug":"cve-2025-26458-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-in-locationprovidermanager-java-functions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-26458-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-in-locationprovidermanager-java-functions\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-26458: Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in LocationProviderManager.java Functions<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/a> compromise and data leakage.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-26458
\nSeverity: High (7.8 CVSS)
\nAttack Vector: Local
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: System compromise<\/a> or data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

LocationProviderManager.java | All versions prior to patch<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The vulnerability exists due to a logic error in the code<\/a> 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<\/a> compromise or data leakage.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

The following pseudocode outlines a potential exploitation scenario:<\/p>\n

\/\/ Create malicious activity\nActivity maliciousActivity = new Activity();\nmaliciousActivity.setIntent(new Intent(\"malicious.intent.ACTION\", null, this, MaliciousActivity.class));\n\/\/ Exploit the logic error in LocationProviderManager to start the activity in the background\nLocationProviderManager locationProviderManager = LocationProviderManager.getInstance();\nlocationProviderManager.startActivity(maliciousActivity, true);<\/code><\/pre>\n
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<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Mitigation Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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