CVE-2025-20799
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-06
Last updated on: 2026-01-08
Assigner: MediaTek, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| android | 15.0 | |
| android | 16.0 | |
| mediatek | mt6899 | * |
| mediatek | mt6991 | * |
| mediatek | mt6993 | * |
| mediatek | mt8793 | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-416 | The product reuses or references memory after it has been freed. At some point afterward, the memory may be allocated again and saved in another pointer, while the original pointer references a location somewhere within the new allocation. Any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability in c2ps is a use-after-free memory corruption issue. It occurs when the program uses memory after it has been freed, which can cause unexpected behavior or crashes. Exploiting this flaw could allow a malicious actor who already has System privileges to escalate their privileges locally without needing 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 on the affected system. This could lead to greater control over the system, potentially allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause system instability.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Apply the patch identified as ALPS10274607 to fix the use after free memory corruption issue in c2ps. Since exploitation requires local access with System privilege, ensure that only trusted users have such privileges and monitor for any suspicious activity. User interaction is not needed for exploitation, so patching is critical.