CVE-2025-20804
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 | * |
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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 Any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer.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 dpe is a possible memory corruption caused by a use after free error. It occurs when the program uses memory after it has been freed, which can lead to unexpected behavior or crashes.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a local attacker who already has System privileges to escalate their privileges further. However, user interaction is required for exploitation.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Apply the patch identified as ALPS10198951 to fix the vulnerability. Since exploitation requires user interaction and local system privilege, ensure that only trusted users have System privileges and educate users to avoid risky interactions until the patch is applied.