CVE-2025-20807
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 in dpe is caused by an integer overflow that leads to a possible out of bounds write. This means that the software may write data outside the intended memory boundaries, which can cause unexpected behavior or security issues.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a malicious actor who already has System privilege to escalate their privileges locally. This means they could gain higher-level access or control on the affected system without needing any user interaction.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Apply the patch identified as ALPS10114841 to fix the vulnerability. Since the issue allows local escalation of privilege, ensure that only trusted users have System privileges and monitor for any unusual privilege escalations.