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Quick Technical Breakdown: CVE-2025-38352

What Is It?

• Vulnerability: A race condition in the Android (Linux) kernel’s POSIX CPU timer handling—specifically between handle_posix_cpu_timers() and posix_cpu_timer_del()—that can lead to a subtle timing exploit allowing privilege escalation via kernel memory manipulation.NVDRed Hat Customer Portal

Why It’s Dangerous

• Exploitability: Attackers can gain elevated privileges with no user interaction or additional execution permissions required.
• Under Targeted Exploitation: Google’s Android Security Bulletin confirms it’s being actively abused in the wild.SecurityWeekAndroid Open Source ProjectTom’s Guide
• Severity: Rated High, with a rough CVSS score of around 7.4.SoC RadarThe Hacker News

Recommended Actions

1. Apply system updates immediately to Patch Level 2025-09-01 or higher. Google and OEMs (e.g., Samsung) are distributing fixes.Tom’s GuideHelp Net SecurityAndroid Open Source Project
2. Prioritize devices running Android 13–16. For legacy or unsupported devices, consider hardware replacement.
3. Harden kernel boundaries and employ runtime detection for anomalous timer behaviors as part of EDR/mobile threat defense stacks.

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CVE-2025-38352, an actively exploited race condition in the Android kernel’s POSIX CPU timer logic, allows privilege escalation without user interaction. Patch your devices now via September’s security update (2025-09-01+). Android 13–16 users are covered, while older devices should be replaced promptly.

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