CVE-2025-48593: android Use-After-Free — Fix

Description

In bta_hf_client_cb_init of bta_hf_client_main.cc, there is a possible remote code execution due to a use after free. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-416 Use After Free

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
google	android	All
google	android	All
google	android	All
google	android	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-11-01

Other References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Bluetooth/+/5ed63461b44198c80d5aff7e1af1df812f782abb https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Bluetooth/+/c69c78d7c4f623201f35831d32e6c401156e76cc

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-48593? +

In bta_hf_client_cb_init of bta_hf_client_main.cc, there is a possible remote code execution due to a use after free. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-48593? +

CVE-2025-48593 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.0 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-48593? +

CVE-2025-48593 affects products from google, specifically: android. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-48593? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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