Description
In startAlwaysOnVpn of Vpn.java, there is a possible way to disable always-on VPN due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android | 15, 14, 13 | — |
Advisories 3
- WID-SEC-2025-2711 Android Patchday Dezember 2025: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Jun 16, 2026
- WID-SEC-2025-2472 Samsung Android: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Jun 1, 2026
- NCSC-2025-0379 Kwetsbaarheden verholpen in Google Android en Samsung Mobile NCSC-NL (Netherlands) · Dec 2, 2025