High · published December 8, 2025
⚡ A sneaky missing permission check in WifiScanModeActivity.java could let an attacker elevate their privileges without breaking a sweat! 🔥 Think of this as a hotel employee who can access restricted areas without showing their ID. Normally, guards would check for a badge, but this time, the security system just let them stroll right in! An attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive device configurations, potentially compromising the device's integrity and user data. This could lead to all sorts of chaos, ranging from data exposure to further exploit opportunities without needing any additional privileges!
Think of this as a hotel employee who can access restricted areas without showing their ID. Normally, guards would check for a badge, but this time, the security system just let them stroll right in! This vulnerability arises from a missing permission check in several functions of WifiScanModeActivity.java, allowing local privilege escalation without requiring any user interaction or additional execution privileges.
An attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive device configurations, potentially compromising the device's integrity and user data. This could lead to all sorts of chaos, ranging from data exposure to further exploit opportunities without needing any additional privileges! To protect your devices, apply the latest patches as soon as they are available. Review and strengthen your permission checks in your applications to ensure unauthorized access can’t occur. Keep an eye on security bulletins for updates! This is fixable! With these steps, you can secure your devices and keep those pesky attackers at bay. 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
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| google/android | all versions | — |
| google/android | all versions | — |