High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Dec 8, 2025· Updated Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-48638

Description

In __pkvm_load_tracing of trace.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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Affected products

Google/Android2 versions
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: Android kernel
Google/Kernelllm-create

Patches

Vulnerability mechanics

References

source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01nvdVendor Advisory
android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/0429b7af308cf65c84109c08d06b01950dcd57fenvdProduct
android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/96ebe96170d67df5072afa2ce84622f5a0ff552anvdProduct

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