{"id":62773,"date":"2025-08-08T19:28:54","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T19:28:54","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-09-05T10:19:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T16:19:32","slug":"cve-2025-20701-escalation-of-privileges-in-airoha-bluetooth-audio-sdk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-20701-escalation-of-privileges-in-airoha-bluetooth-audio-sdk\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-20701: Escalation of Privileges in Airoha Bluetooth Audio SDK<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

This blog post shines light on a severe vulnerability, CVE-2025-20701, that has been detected in the Airoha Bluetooth audio SDK. This vulnerability allows an attacker to pair a Bluetooth audio device without the device owner’s consent, leading to possible remote escalation of privileges. It’s a potential threat to any system<\/a> or device that uses the Airoha Bluetooth audio SDK, as it may result in system compromise or data leakage. As the vulnerability does not require additional execution privileges<\/a> or user interaction, it poses a significant risk and therefore needs immediate attention.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-20701
\nSeverity: High (8.8 CVSS Score)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: System compromise and potential<\/a> data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Airoha Bluetooth Audio SDK<\/a> | All versions prior to the latest patch<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The exploit takes advantage of a flaw in the Airoha Bluetooth audio SDK that doesn’t require user consent when pairing a Bluetooth audio device<\/a>. An attacker can utilize this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the device and escalate privileges<\/a> remotely without any additional execution privileges needed. This could lead to potential system compromise<\/a> or data leakage.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here is a higher-level conceptual example of how an attacker might exploit<\/a> this vulnerability:<\/p>\n

struct BT_Device {\nchar* device_id;\nchar* device_key;\n}\nvoid exploit_device(BT_Device* device) {\ndevice->device_key = generate_new_key();\npair_device(device);\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this pseudo-code example, the attacker generates a new key for the device and pairs it without the user’s consent. This could be part of a larger malicious program designed to take control of the device and potentially leak sensitive data<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Mitigation Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n
The best remediation step is to apply the latest patch provided by the vendor. If the patch cannot be applied immediately, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary mitigation.
\nIt’s also advisable to monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity, especially any attempts to pair Bluetooth devices without user consent. Regularly updating all software and maintaining good cybersecurity practices can further lessen the risk of such vulnerabilities<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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