Description
Sony XAV-9500ES l2_reassemble_sdu Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Sony XAV-9500ES 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 L2CAP packets. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the device. Was ZDI-CAN-29072.
Published: 2026-08-20
Score: 8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Assess Impact
AI Analysis

Impact

The flaw is a heap-based buffer overflow triggered when a Bluetooth L2CAP packet is processed. The device fails to validate the length of user-supplied data before copying it into a heap buffer, enabling an attacker who has paired a malicious Bluetooth device to execute arbitrary code on the Sony XAV-9500ES. This represents a Remote Code Execution weakness (CWE-122).

Affected Systems

Sony XAV-9500ES digital media players are affected. No specific firmware version details are publicly supplied; the identified model supports Bluetooth L2CAP and is therefore potentially vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.0 indicates high severity. EPSS data is not available and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, so exploitation likelihood is uncertain. However, the attack requires a Bluetooth pairing interaction, limiting the window of opportunity to a nearby attacker. Once pairing is achieved, arbitrary code execution can be realized, posing a significant risk to device integrity and confidentiality.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 20, 2026 at 19:50 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply any Sony firmware update that fixes the Bluetooth L2CAP handling.
  • Disable or limit Bluetooth pairing mode until a patch is available.
  • Configure the device so that it only discovers or accepts connections from authorized, pre‑paired devices.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 20, 2026 at 19:50 UTC.

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History

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Sony
Sony xav-9500es
Vendors & Products Sony
Sony xav-9500es

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Sony XAV-9500ES l2_reassemble_sdu Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Sony XAV-9500ES 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 L2CAP packets. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the device. Was ZDI-CAN-29072.
Title Sony XAV-9500ES l2_reassemble_sdu Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-122
References
Metrics cvssV3_0

{'score': 8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: zdi

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-21T20:08:41.453Z

Reserved: 2026-07-29T17:05:58.769Z

Link: CVE-2026-18281

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-21T20:07:13.866Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-08-20T17:17:24.523

Modified: 2026-08-31T20:18:58.677

Link: CVE-2026-18281

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-21T13:01:33Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-122

    Heap-based Buffer Overflow