Overview
CVE-2025-58305 is a medium severity vulnerability affecting the Gallery application. This vulnerability allows for an identity authentication bypass, potentially compromising the confidentiality of user data and services.
Technical Details
The specifics of the authentication bypass mechanism are detailed in the vendor’s advisory (see references). However, the core issue stems from a flaw in how the Gallery app verifies user identity before granting access to sensitive functions or data. An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access without providing valid credentials.
CVSS Analysis
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS score of 6.2 (Medium). This score reflects the potential for exploitation and the impact on service confidentiality. A medium score typically indicates that the vulnerability is exploitable with moderate effort and could result in significant data exposure or service disruption.
Possible Impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2025-58305 can lead to:
- Unauthorized access to user’s photos and videos.
- Potential modification or deletion of media content.
- Possible compromise of other user data linked to the Gallery application.
- Impact service confidentiality
Mitigation and Patch Steps
To address this vulnerability, users are strongly advised to:
- Install the latest available patch or update for the Gallery application as provided by the vendor.
- Regularly check for security updates from the vendor to stay protected against emerging threats.
- Exercise caution when granting permissions to the Gallery application.
