CVE-2025-5475: (Pwn2Own) Sony XAV-AX8500 Bluetooth Packet Handling Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jun 21, 2025
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Updated

Sony XAV-AX8500 Bluetooth Packet Handling Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Sony XAV-AX8500 devices. An attacker must first obtain the ability to pair a malicious Bluetooth device with the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the handling of Bluetooth packets. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before writing to memory. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the elysian-bt-service process. Was ZDI-CAN-26283.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Sony XAV-AX8500
All of the following
Sony Xav-ax8500 Firmware>=2.00.01<3.02.00
Sony XAV-AX8500

Event History

Jun 21, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:10 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:10 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via ZDI·12:23 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·12:23 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-5475?

CVE-2025-5475 is rated as high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-5475?

To fix CVE-2025-5475, update your Sony XAV-AX8500 device with the latest firmware provided by Sony.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-5475?

CVE-2025-5475 affects users of the Sony XAV-AX8500 devices that utilize Bluetooth connectivity.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2025-5475?

The impact of CVE-2025-5475 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially taking control of the affected device.

5

Can CVE-2025-5475 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-5475 can be exploited remotely by network-adjacent attackers if they can pair a malicious Bluetooth device.

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