CVE-2025-20766
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Publication date: 2025-12-02

Last updated on: 2025-12-03

Assigner: MediaTek, Inc.

Description
In display, there is a possible memory corruption due to improper input validation. 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: ALPS10196993; Issue ID: MSV-4820.
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Published
2025-12-02
Last Modified
2025-12-03
Generated
2026-05-07
AI Q&A
2025-12-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-05
NVD
CVE-2025-20766
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 34 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
google android 14.0
google android 15.0
google android 16.0
mediatek mt2718 *
mediatek mt6739 *
mediatek mt6761 *
mediatek mt6765 *
mediatek mt6768 *
mediatek mt6781 *
mediatek mt6789 *
mediatek mt6833 *
mediatek mt6835 *
mediatek mt6853 *
mediatek mt6855 *
mediatek mt6877 *
mediatek mt6878 *
mediatek mt6879 *
mediatek mt6883 *
mediatek mt6885 *
mediatek mt6886 *
mediatek mt6889 *
mediatek mt6893 *
mediatek mt6895 *
mediatek mt6897 *
mediatek mt6899 *
mediatek mt6983 *
mediatek mt6985 *
mediatek mt6989 *
mediatek mt6991 *
mediatek mt8196 *
mediatek mt8676 *
mediatek mt8678 *
mediatek mt8792 *
mediatek mt8793 *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-457 The code uses a variable that has not been initialized, leading to unpredictable or unintended results.
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability is a memory corruption issue in the display component caused by improper input validation. It can be exploited locally by an attacker who already has System privileges, potentially allowing them to escalate their privileges further. Exploitation does not require any user interaction.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with existing System privileges to escalate their privileges further, potentially gaining higher control over the affected system. This could lead to unauthorized actions or compromise of system integrity.


What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?

Apply the patch identified as ALPS10196993 to fix the memory corruption issue and prevent local escalation of privilege.


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