CVE-2025-20701: High severity Airoha Bluetooth audio SDK vulnerability

Published Aug 4, 2025
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Updated

Bluetooth. This is a vulnerability in open source code and Apple Software is among the affected projects. The CVE-ID was assigned by a third party. Learn more about the issue and CVE-ID at cve.org.

Other sources

In the Airoha Bluetooth audio SDK, there is a possible way to pair Bluetooth audio device without user consent. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

NVD

Credit

Dennis Heinze(ERNW GmbH), Frieder Steinmetz(ERNW GmbH)

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Airoha Bluetooth audio SDK
Apple Beats Firmware Update B211<1
1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1

Event History

Aug 4, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:20 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:20 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jun 16, 2026
Data Sourced
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 18, 2026
News Published
via BleepingComputer·12:23 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·12:26 PM

Parent advisories

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Peer vulnerabilities

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-20701?

CVE-2025-20701 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote escalation of privilege without user consent.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-20701?

To mitigate CVE-2025-20701, users should update to the latest version of the Airoha Bluetooth audio SDK that includes a security patch.

3

What type of exploitation is possible with CVE-2025-20701?

CVE-2025-20701 allows for exploitation that can lead to the pairing of a Bluetooth audio device without user consent.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2025-20701?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2025-20701, making it particularly concerning.

5

Which software is affected by CVE-2025-20701?

The vulnerability CVE-2025-20701 specifically affects the Airoha Bluetooth audio SDK.

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