CVE-2025-48633: Android Framework Information Disclosure Vulnerability
What It Is — Android’s core framework contains an unspecified flaw that can allow an attacker to read sensitive system information that should be protected. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE‑2025‑48633 and has been added to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
Exploitability — The vulnerability is publicly listed as “exploited in the wild” by CISA; no public proof‑of‑concept is required for an attacker with local code execution privileges to trigger the disclosure. The CVSS score assigned by NVD is 7.5 (High).
Affected Products — All Android devices that ship the affected version of the Android Framework (typically devices running Android 13 and earlier, pending vendor patch cycles).
Why It Matters for Trust & Control Assurance
- Control Mapping: The flaw highlights a gap in the “protect data at rest” control area; mapping this to the Verisq Common Framework (VCF) shows a single control objective that aligns with multiple standards (e.g., NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001).
- Continuous Evidence: Demonstrating that the vulnerability has been patched across your device fleet provides audit‑ready evidence of due diligence.
- Defensible Audit Trail: Recording patch status and remediation timelines satisfies the “audit readiness” expectations of enterprise buyers who demand proof of a robust security posture.
Recommended Actions
- Verify the Android version on all managed devices and cross‑reference with the vendor’s patch advisory for CVE‑2025‑48633.
- Deploy the security update through your mobile device management (MDM) solution; enforce a compliance policy that blocks devices lacking the fix.
- Capture remediation evidence (patch version, deployment date) in a centralized control repository to map against the relevant VCF control objective.
- Update your risk register to reflect the residual risk if any devices cannot be patched, and consider compensating controls (e.g., network segmentation, data loss prevention).
Source: CISA KEV – CVE‑2025‑48633