CVE-2025-22409
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2025-22409 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability discovered in the Android operating system, specifically in the rfcsendbufuih function of rfcts_frames.cc. The vulnerability was disclosed on August 26, 2025, and affects Android 15.0. This use-after-free vulnerability allows for arbitrary code execution without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction (Android Security Bulletin, NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability exists in the Bluetooth module's RFCOMM implementation, specifically in the rfcsendbufuih function of rfctsframes.cc. It is classified as a Use After Free (CWE-416) vulnerability. The issue received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed ([CISA Advisory](https://www.cisecurity.org/advisory/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-google-android-os-could-allow-for-remote-code-execution2025-025)).

Impact

The vulnerability can lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. If successfully exploited, it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected service account, potentially enabling them to install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Google has addressed this vulnerability in the March 2025 security update for Android. Users are advised to update their Android devices to the patch level of 2025-03-05 or later. The fix involves modifications to the memory handling in the Bluetooth RFCOMM implementation (Android Security Bulletin, Android Commit).

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