Android users worldwide must install the September 2025 security patch without delay to safeguard their devices against high-severity vulnerabilities now being actively exploited in the wild.
Released as part of the Android Security Bulletin on September 1, 2025, the update carries a security patch level of 2025-09-05 or later and addresses multiple critical flaws—two of which have confirmed, limited, and targeted exploitation.
Vulnerabilities Under Active Exploitation
Google’s assessment highlights that these vulnerabilities can lead to serious compromise when platform and service mitigations are disabled or successfully bypassed by attackers.
The most urgent issue lies in the System component, where a remote code execution flaw allows arbitrary code to run without any additional privileges or user interaction.
Equally pressing are two Elevation of Privilege (EoP) bugs in Android Runtime and System, both rated as High severity.
| CVE Identifier | Internal Reference | Component | Type | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2025-38352 | A-425282960 | Android Runtime | EoP (Elevation of Privilege) | High |
| CVE-2025-48543 | A-421834866 | System | EoP (Elevation of Privilege) | High |
CVE-2025-38352 stems from upstream kernel issues affecting Android Runtime, potentially allowing apps to elevate privileges and access protected resources.
Meanwhile, CVE-2025-48543 spans Android versions 13 through 16, underscoring the breadth of susceptible devices and the urgency of deploying patches promptly.
Google’s coordinated disclosure process ensured that Android OEM partners received full technical details at least one month before public announcement, enabling timely integration of fixes.
The Android Open Source Project (AOSP) repository will receive source-code patches within 48 hours of bulletin publication, facilitating custom ROM developers and device manufacturers in rolling out updates.
Device users can verify their security patch level under Settings > System > About Phone.
Installing the update not only patches the actively exploited vulnerabilities but also integrates additional enhancements in Google Play Protect and strengthens memory safety measures in the Android Runtime.
Technical experts recommend the following immediate actions:
- Confirm that your device’s security patch level reads 2025-09-05 or later.
- Install any pending system updates via Settings.
- For enterprise environments, deploy the update across managed fleets using Mobile Device Management (MDM) tools.
- Monitor device behavior post-update and report anomalies to security teams.
This bulletin exemplifies Google’s multi-layered defensive strategy, combining rapid patch distribution, proactive monitoring, and responsible disclosure to counter sophisticated threats targeting mobile ecosystems.
With billions of Android devices in circulation, timely adoption of the latest security patch is paramount to maintaining device integrity and user privacy.
Users are strongly encouraged to upgrade to the most recent Android version available for their device model, as each release incorporates advanced mitigations that further reduce exploitation risk.
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