Vulnerability Description
Sony XAV-AX8500 Bluetooth SDP Protocol Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Sony XAV-AX8500 devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the Bluetooth SDP protocol. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before allocating a buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-26288.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sony | Xav-Ax8500 Firmware | >= 2.00.01, < 3.02.00 |
| Sony | Xav-Ax8500 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/mobile-cd-players-digital-media-playersPatch
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-355/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-5478?
CVE-2025-5478 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Sony XAV-AX8500 Bluetooth SDP Protocol Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of...
How severe is CVE-2025-5478?
CVE-2025-5478 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-5478?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sony Xav-Ax8500 Firmware, Sony Xav-Ax8500.