CVE-2025-20634: Critical severity MediaTek Nr16 vulnerability

Published Feb 3, 2025
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Updated

In Modem, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01289384; Issue ID: MSV-2436.

Affected Software

32 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
MediaTek Nr16
MediaTek Nr17
MediaTek Nr17r
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt2737
MediaTek Mt6813
MediaTek Mt6835
MediaTek Mt6835t
MediaTek Mt6878
MediaTek Mt6878m
MediaTek Mt6879
MediaTek Mt6886
MediaTek Mt6895
MediaTek Mt6895tt
MediaTek Mt6896
MediaTek Mt6897
MediaTek Mt6899
MediaTek Mt6980
MediaTek Mt6980d
MediaTek Mt6983
MediaTek Mt6983t
MediaTek Mt6985
MediaTek Mt6985t
MediaTek Mt6989
MediaTek Mt6989t
MediaTek Mt6990
MediaTek Mt6991
MediaTek Mt8673
MediaTek Mt8676
MediaTek Mt8678
MediaTek Mt8795t
MediaTek Mt8798
MediaTek Mt8863

Event History

Feb 3, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:23 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:23 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-20634?

CVE-2025-20634 is categorized as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-20634?

To fix CVE-2025-20634, users should apply the latest security patches provided by MediaTek for the affected devices.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-20634?

CVE-2025-20634 affects specific MediaTek modem versions including NR16, NR17, and NR17R.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2025-20634?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2025-20634.

5

What could be the impact of CVE-2025-20634 if exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2025-20634 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on devices connected to a rogue base station.

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