CVE-2025-20645: High severity Google Android vulnerability
Published Mar 3, 2025
·Updated
In KeyInstall, 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: ALPS09475476; Issue ID: MSV-2599.
Affected Software
17 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Google Android=14.0
Google Android=15.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt6765
MediaTek Mt6768
MediaTek Mt6833
MediaTek Mt6835
MediaTek Mt6853
MediaTek Mt6855
MediaTek Mt6879
MediaTek Mt6886
MediaTek Mt6893
MediaTek Mt6897
MediaTek Mt6983
MediaTek Mt6985
MediaTek Mt6989
MediaTek Mt8796
Google Android
Event History
Mar 3, 2025
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:25 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-20645?
CVE-2025-20645 has a high severity level due to the potential for local escalation of privilege.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-20645?
To fix CVE-2025-20645, users should apply the patch identified by Patch ID: ALPS09475476.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2025-20645?
Devices running Android versions 14.0 and 15.0 are affected by CVE-2025-20645.
4
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2025-20645?
No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2025-20645.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-20645?
CVE-2025-20645 is an out of bounds write vulnerability caused by a missing bounds check.