CVE-2025-20803
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 | 16.0 | |
| mediatek | mt6899 | * |
| mediatek | mt6991 | * |
| mediatek | mt8793 | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-190 | The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This occurs when an integer value is incremented to a value that is too large to store in the associated representation. When this occurs, the value may become a very small or negative number. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a possible memory corruption caused by an integer overflow in the dpe component. It requires user interaction and can lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor already has System privilege.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Apply the patch identified as ALPS10199779 to fix the vulnerability. Since exploitation requires user interaction and local System privilege, ensure that only trusted users have such privileges and educate users to avoid risky interactions until patched.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow a malicious actor with existing System privilege to escalate their privileges locally, potentially gaining higher access or control over the affected system.