CVE-2025-48539: Use After Free

Published Sep 1, 2025
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Updated

In SendPacketToPeer of aclarbiter.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a use after free. This could lead to remote (proximal/adjacent) code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Other sources

In SendPacketToPeer of aclarbiter.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a use after free. This could lead to remotely-triggered local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

— OSV

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android=15.0
Google Android=16.0
Google Android
android/platform/packages/modules/bluetooth>=16-next:0<16-next:2025-09-01
16-next:2025-09-01
android/platform/packages/modules/bluetooth>=15:0<15:2025-09-01
15:2025-09-01
android/platform/packages/modules/bluetooth>=16:0<16:2025-09-01
16:2025-09-01

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/modules/Bluetooth to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16-next:2025-09-01
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/modules/Bluetooth to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15:2025-09-01
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/modules/Bluetooth to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16:2025-09-01

Event History

Sep 1, 2025
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Sep 2, 2025
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 3, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·02:14 PM
News Published
via The Register·09:51 PM
Sep 4, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:34 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-48539?

CVE-2025-48539 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-48539?

To fix CVE-2025-48539, ensure your Android device is updated with the latest security patches from Google.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-48539?

CVE-2025-48539 is a use after free vulnerability that can lead to out of bounds read.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-48539?

CVE-2025-48539 affects users of Google Android that utilize the affected Bluetooth module.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2025-48539?

No, user interaction is not required for the exploitation of CVE-2025-48539.

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