High · published December 8, 2025
⚡ A sneaky resource exhaustion bug could let attackers escalate privileges locally, all without needing a user to click anything! Think of it like a restaurant where the kitchen runs out of a key ingredient, but no one notices — the chef can still whip up meals, but they might use substitutes that let unauthorized diners get a taste! If exploited, an attacker could gain access to higher-level functions on the device, leading to unauthorized data access or even complete control. This could result in a breach of personal information or manipulation of device settings — absolutely devastating!
Think of it like a restaurant where the kitchen runs out of a key ingredient, but no one notices — the chef can still whip up meals, but they might use substitutes that let unauthorized diners get a taste! The vulnerability arises in getComponentName of MediaButtonReceiverHolder.java, where a resource exhaustion can cause a desynchronization in how access permissions are handled, allowing escalation of privileges without any additional execution privileges required.
If exploited, an attacker could gain access to higher-level functions on the device, leading to unauthorized data access or even complete control. This could result in a breach of personal information or manipulation of device settings — absolutely devastating! To mitigate this risk, developers should patch the affected component as soon as an update is available. Regularly reviewing permissions and implementing resource management strategies can also help prevent exploitation in the future. You've got this! Keep those defenses up and stay secure! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
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| google/android | all versions | — |
| google/android | all versions | — |
| google/android | all versions | — |
| google/android | all versions | — |