{"id":85172,"date":"2025-10-31T08:46:36","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T08:46:36","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-11-04T00:37:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T06:37:12","slug":"cve-2025-48535-launch-anywhere-vulnerability-due-to-unsafe-deserialization-in-apprestrictionsfragment-java","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-48535-launch-anywhere-vulnerability-due-to-unsafe-deserialization-in-apprestrictionsfragment-java\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-48535: Launch Anywhere Vulnerability Due to Unsafe Deserialization in AppRestrictionsFragment.java<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

The vulnerability, CVE-2025-48535, is a serious security flaw found in the AppRestrictionsFragment.java component. It can be exploited by manipulating a parcel mismatch which can result in a ‘launch anywhere’ vulnerability. This flaw affects all systems running applications with the vulnerable component<\/a>. It is of significant concern due to its potential for a local escalation of privilege and the possibility of system<\/a> compromise or data leakage.<\/p>\n

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

CVE ID: CVE-2025-48535
\nSeverity: High (7.8 CVSS Score)
\nAttack Vector: Local
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: Potential system compromise<\/a>, data leakage<\/p>\n

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

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Java | All versions up to 8.0
\nAndroid | All versions up to 10.0<\/p>\n

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

The exploit works by manipulating the deserialization process in the AppRestrictionsFragment.java component. By exploiting a parcel mismatch, an attacker can cause the system to erroneously launch activities anywhere. This could lead to local escalation of privilege<\/a>, thereby allowing the attacker to gain unauthorized access to system resources or data.<\/p>\n

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

The following is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. This sample HTTP request sends a ‘malicious_payload’ which manipulates the parcel mismatch.<\/p>\n

POST \/vulnerable\/endpoint HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/json\n{ \"parcel_mismatch\": \"exploit_code\" }<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, ‘exploit_code’ would be replaced with code specifically crafted to exploit the parcel mismatch vulnerability<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Mitigation<\/strong><\/p>\n
To mitigate this vulnerability, it is advised to apply the vendor patch as soon as it is available. In the meantime, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can provide temporary mitigation. Regular monitoring and updating of systems is always a recommended practice to maintain a secure environment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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