CVE-2025-20654: Critical severity MediaTek Software Development Kit vulnerability

Published Apr 7, 2025
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Updated

In wlan service, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: WCNCR00406897; Issue ID: MSV-2875.

Affected Software

11 affected components
All of the following
MediaTek Software Development Kit<=7.4.0.1
Any of the following
MediaTek MT7622
MediaTek MT7915
All of the following
MediaTek Software Development Kit<=7.6.7.0
Any of the following
MediaTek MT7915
MediaTek Mt7916
MediaTek Mt7981
MediaTek Mt7986
All of the following
Any of the following
OpenWrt OpenWrt=19.07.0
OpenWrt OpenWrt=21.02.0
MediaTek Mt6890

Event History

Apr 7, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:14 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:14 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-20654?

CVE-2025-20654 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-20654?

To fix CVE-2025-20654, apply the security patch with ID WCNCR00406897 provided by MediaTek.

3

What types of devices are affected by CVE-2025-20654?

CVE-2025-20654 affects MediaTek firmware including MT7622, MT7915, MT7916, MT7981, and MT7986 as well as certain versions of the Mediatek Linkit Software Development Kit.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2025-20654?

No, user interaction is not needed to exploit CVE-2025-20654.

5

What could happen if CVE-2025-20654 is successfully exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2025-20654 could allow an attacker to achieve remote code execution without needing additional privileges.

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