Google has released emergency security updates for Android to address 107 vulnerabilities, including two high-severity zero-days (CVE-2025-48633 and CVE-2025-48572) that are under limited, targeted exploitation. The flaws affect the Android Framework and allow for information disclosure and privilege escalation.
Business Impact
These zero-days are likely being used by commercial spyware vendors to target high-value individuals (executives, journalists, government officials). Successful exploitation allows attackers to gain elevated privileges on a device, potentially accessing sensitive data, tracking location, or monitoring communications without user consent.
Why It Happened
The vulnerabilities exist in the core Android Framework component. Attackers discovered specific flaws that allow them to bypass the operating system’s security sandbox, granting them access rights that should be restricted to the system level.
Recommended Executive Action
Direct your Mobile Device Management (MDM) administrators to enforce the December 2025 Android security patch level (2025-12-01 or 2025-12-05) immediately. Prioritize patching for devices used by executives and staff with access to sensitive corporate data.
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