CVE-2025-20636: Medium severity android vulnerability

Published Feb 3, 2025
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Updated

In secmem, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS09403554; Issue ID: MSV-2431.

Affected Software

48 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=13.0
Google Android=14.0
Google Android=15.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt6580
MediaTek Mt6739
MediaTek Mt6761
MediaTek Mt6765
MediaTek Mt6768
MediaTek Mt6779
MediaTek Mt6781
MediaTek Mt6785
MediaTek Mt6789
MediaTek Mt6833
MediaTek Mt6835
MediaTek Mt6853
MediaTek Mt6855
MediaTek Mt6873
MediaTek Mt6877
MediaTek Mt6879
MediaTek Mt6883
MediaTek Mt6885
MediaTek Mt6886
MediaTek Mt6889
MediaTek Mt6893
MediaTek Mt6895
MediaTek Mt6983
MediaTek Mt6985
MediaTek Mt8321
MediaTek Mt8385
MediaTek Mt8666
MediaTek Mt8667
MediaTek Mt8673
MediaTek Mt8755
MediaTek Mt8765
MediaTek Mt8766
MediaTek Mt8768
MediaTek Mt8771
MediaTek Mt8775
MediaTek Mt8781
MediaTek Mt8786
MediaTek Mt8788
MediaTek Mt8789
MediaTek Mt8791t
MediaTek Mt8795t
MediaTek Mt8796
MediaTek Mt8797
MediaTek Mt8798

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
Sep 4, 57105
Event
via NVD·03:47 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-20636?

CVE-2025-20636 is rated with a medium severity level due to potential local escalation of privilege.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-20636?

To fix CVE-2025-20636, apply the patch ID ALPS09403554 provided by the vendor.

3

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2025-20636?

The affected versions of Android for CVE-2025-20636 are 12.0, 13.0, 14.0, and 15.0.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2025-20636?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2025-20636.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-20636?

CVE-2025-20636 is an out of bounds write vulnerability caused by a missing bounds check.

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