Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2019-25548 affects BlueStacks 4.80.0.1060. A local attacker can crash the BlueStacks application by entering oversized data into the search field. This is an availability issue, not evidence of data theft or system takeover. Business urgency is highest where BlueStacks is used on managed endpoints or shared workstations.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate endpoint availability risk. Prioritize if BlueStacks is used in business workflows, shared environments, or support labs. This does not currently warrant emergency response unless crashes affect operations.
Technical view
The issue is a local denial-of-service condition in BlueStacks 4.80.0.1060 tied to improper handling of oversized search-field input. The CVSS v4.0 score is 6.9, with local attack vector and high vulnerable-system availability impact. The CVE maps to CWE-466. Sources do not identify broader affected versions or a vendor-fixed release.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to systems running BlueStacks 4.80.0.1060 where an attacker has local access or can interact with the application session. It is less relevant to servers or endpoints without BlueStacks installed.
Exploitation context
A public ExploitDB reference exists, but the source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The impact described is application crash, not code execution or privilege escalation.
Researcher notes
The public record is narrow: one affected version, local DoS, and a public exploit reference. No patch details, active exploitation evidence, or expanded version range are provided in the supplied sources. Avoid assuming impact beyond application availability.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory endpoints for BlueStacks 4.80.0.1060.
- Check BlueStacks vendor guidance for fixed or supported versions.
- Upgrade or remove BlueStacks where business use is not required.
- Limit local access on shared or kiosk-style systems.
- Monitor for repeated BlueStacks crashes on managed endpoints.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed BlueStacks versions through asset inventory.
- Prioritize validation on shared workstations and developer endpoints.
- Review endpoint logs for repeated BlueStacks application crashes.
- Use non-production systems for any stability testing.
- Document whether vendor guidance names a fixed version.
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.9 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
6.9MediumVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-46893CVE reference · exploit
- Official Product HomepageCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: BlueStacks 4.80.0.1060 Denial of Service via Search FieldCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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Return of Pointer Value Outside of Expected Range
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