CVE-2025-22408
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2025-22408 is a critical vulnerability discovered in Android 15.0's Bluetooth module, specifically in the rfcchecksendcmd function of rfcutils.cc. The vulnerability was disclosed on August 26, 2025, and affects the Android operating system. It involves a use-after-free condition that could allow remote code execution without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction (NVD, CIS Advisory).

Technical details

The vulnerability exists in the rfcchecksendcmd function of rfcutils.cc within Android's Bluetooth module. It is classified as a Use After Free (CWE-416) vulnerability. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.8 (CRITICAL) with a vector string of CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating network accessibility, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely with no additional execution privileges needed. This could lead to complete system compromise, allowing attackers to install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights (NVD, CIS Advisory).

Mitigation and workarounds

Google has addressed this vulnerability in the Android security patch level 2025-03-05. Users should update their Android devices to this patch level or later. The fix involves modifying memory handling in the Bluetooth module's code to prevent the use-after-free condition (Android Source).

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