CVE-2025-20723
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Publication date: 2025-10-14

Last updated on: 2025-10-15

Assigner: MediaTek, Inc.

Description
In gnss driver, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS09920033; Issue ID: MSV-3797.
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Published
2025-10-14
Last Modified
2025-10-15
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-10-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-20723
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 16 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
google android 15.0
mediatek mt6835 *
mediatek mt6878 *
mediatek mt6886 *
mediatek mt6897 *
mediatek mt6899 *
mediatek mt6985 *
mediatek mt6989 *
mediatek mt6991 *
mediatek mt8676 *
mediatek mt8678 *
mediatek mt8775 *
mediatek mt8791t *
mediatek mt8796 *
mediatek mt8873 *
google android 14.0
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CWE ID Description
CWE-787 The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an out of bounds write in the gnss driver caused by an incorrect bounds check. This means that the software writes data outside the intended memory area, which can lead to unexpected behavior or security issues.

Impact Analysis

If exploited by a malicious actor who already has System privilege, this vulnerability could allow local escalation of privilege, potentially giving the attacker higher access or control over the system. No user interaction is needed for exploitation.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the patch identified as ALPS09920033 to the gnss driver to fix the out of bounds write vulnerability.

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