CVE-2025-7403
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.19%
Last modified
CVE-2025-7403 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Unsafe handling in bt_conn_tx_processor causes a use-after-free, resulting in a write-before-zero. The written 4 bytes are attacker-controlled, enabling precise memory corruption.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Unsafe handling in bt_conn_tx_processor causes a use-after-free, resulting in a write-before-zero. The written 4 bytes are attacker-controlled, enabling precise memory corruption.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Zephyrproject | Zephyr | <= 4.1.0 |
References
- https://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/zephyr/security/advisories/GHSA-9r46-cqqw-6j2jPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-7403?
Unsafe handling in bt_conn_tx_processor causes a use-after-free, resulting in a write-before-zero. The written 4 bytes are attacker-controlled, enabling precise memory corruption.
How severe is CVE-2025-7403?
CVE-2025-7403 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-7403?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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