Google has shipped security updates to address 120 security flaws in its Android operating system as part of its monthly fixes for September 2025, including two issues that it said have been exploited in targeted attacks.
The vulnerabilities are listed below -
CVE-2025-38352 (CVSS score: 7.4) - A privilege escalation flaw in the Linux Kernel component
CVE-2025-48543 (CVSS score: N/A) - A privilege escalation flaw in the Android Runtime component
Google said both vulnerabilities could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. It also noted that no user interaction is required for exploitation.
The tech giant did not reveal how the issues have been weaponized in real-world attacks and if they are being put to use in tandem, but acknowled