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

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-5475?

xav-ax8500 firmware: upgrade to 3.02.00. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-5475 being exploited?

CVE-2025-5475 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-5475 affect?

CVE-2025-5475 affects xav-ax8500 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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 obtai

Routine

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2025-5475 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting xav-ax8500 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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 l

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-190
Published	2025-06-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Zero Day Initiative · Vendor: sony

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-06-21 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sony xav-ax8500 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2.00.01 and < 3.02.00

Fixed in: 3.02.00

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.00.01

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-5475?

xav-ax8500 firmware: upgrade to 3.02.00. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-5475 being exploited?

CVE-2025-5475 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-5475 affect?

CVE-2025-5475 affects xav-ax8500 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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 obtai

How urgent is CVE-2025-5475?

Priority 33/100. High severity

Software pages

Bluetooth vulnerabilities

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References

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