CVE-2025-20712
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Publication date: 2025-10-14

Last updated on: 2025-10-16

Assigner: MediaTek, Inc.

Description
In wlan AP driver, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote (proximal/adjacent) escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: WCNCR00422323; Issue ID: MSV-3810.
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Published
2025-10-14
Last Modified
2025-10-16
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2025-10-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-20712
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 9 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
mediatek software_development_kit to 8.3.1.1 (inc)
mediatek mt6990 *
mediatek mt7990 *
mediatek mt7991 *
mediatek mt7992 *
mediatek mt7993 *
openwrt openwrt 21.02.0
openwrt openwrt 23.05
mediatek mt6990 *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-122 A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc().
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an out of bounds write in the wlan AP driver caused by an incorrect bounds check. It allows a remote attacker who is physically close (proximal or adjacent) to escalate their privileges without needing any additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

An attacker nearby could exploit this vulnerability to gain higher privileges on the affected system remotely, potentially allowing them to perform unauthorized actions or access sensitive information.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the patch identified as WCNCR00422323 provided by the vendor to fix the out of bounds write issue in the wlan AP driver.

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