CVE-2025-20696 Details
Description
In DA, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege, if an attacker has physical access to the device, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS09915215; Issue ID: MSV-3801.
A high-severity vulnerability allowing local privilege escalation has been identified in certain MediaTek chipsets running Android. This issue arises from a possible out-of-bounds write caused by a missing bounds check, which could be exploited if an attacker has physical access to the device. User interaction is required for exploitation.
MediaTek has issued a patch for this vulnerability, which is available to device OEMs. Instructions for applying the patch can be obtained through the MediaTek contact person.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Aug 4, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/August-2025 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-787 | Out-of-bounds Write | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
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| linuxfoundation yocto | 4.0 |
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| rdkcentral rdk-b | 2024q1 |
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| google android | 13.0 14.0 15.0 |
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| openwrt openwrt | 21.02.0 - 23.05 |
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| zephyrproject zephyr | 3.7.0 - |
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| mediatek mt6739 | All versions |
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| mediatek mt6761 | All versions |
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| mediatek mt6765 | All versions |
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| mediatek mt6768 | All versions |
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| mediatek mt6781 | All versions |
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| mediatek mt6789 | All versions |
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| mediatek mt6813 | All versions |
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| mediatek mt6833 | All versions |
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| mediatek mt6835 | All versions |
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| mediatek mt6853 | All versions |
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| mediatek mt6855 | All versions |
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| mediatek mt6877 | All versions |
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| mediatek mt6878 | All versions |
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| mediatek mt6879 | All versions |
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| mediatek mt6883 | All versions |
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| mediatek mt6885 | All versions |
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| mediatek mt6886 | All versions |
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| mediatek mt6889 | All versions |
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| mediatek mt6893 | All versions |
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| mediatek mt6895 | All versions |
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| mediatek mt6897 | All versions |
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| mediatek mt6899 | All versions |
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| mediatek mt6983 | All versions |
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| mediatek mt6985 | All versions |
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| mediatek mt6989 | All versions |
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| mediatek mt6990 | All versions |
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| mediatek mt6991 | All versions |
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| mediatek mt8188 | All versions |
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| mediatek mt8196 | All versions |
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| mediatek mt8370 | All versions |
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| mediatek mt8390 | All versions |
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| mediatek mt8676 | All versions |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Aug 4, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 4, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |