How severe is CVE-2025-22409?

CVE-2025-22409 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-22409 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-22409?

CVE-2025-22409 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-22409?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-22409 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-22409 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-25844.

When was CVE-2025-22409 published?

CVE-2025-22409 was published on 2025-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-22409

CVE-2025-22409 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-25844
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2025-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In rfc_send_buf_uih of rfc_ts_frames.cc, there is a possible way to execute arbitrary code due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-22409?: In rfc_send_buf_uih of rfc_ts_frames.cc, there is a possible way to execute arbitrary code due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
How severe is CVE-2025-22409?: CVE-2025-22409 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-22409 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-22409?: CVE-2025-22409 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-22409?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-22409 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-22409 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-25844.
When was CVE-2025-22409 published?: CVE-2025-22409 was published on 2025-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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