CVE-2025-48614 (GCVE-0-2025-48614)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-12-08 16:57 – Updated: 2025-12-17 15:58
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
In rebootWipeUserData of RecoverySystem.java, there is a possible way to factory reset the device while in DSU mode due to a missing permission check. This could lead to physical denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Severity
4.3 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-12-08 20:16 UTC
CWE
- Denial of service
- CWE-862 - Missing Authorization
Assigner
References
Impacted products
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