CVE-2025-20661: Medium severity Microsoft PlayReady vulnerability
Published Apr 7, 2025
·Updated
In PlayReady TA, there is a possible out of bounds read 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: DTV04436357; Issue ID: MSV-3185.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Microsoft PlayReady
All of the following
Any of the following
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=14.0
MediaTek Mt9972
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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-20661?
CVE-2025-20661 has a critical severity level due to its potential for local escalation of privilege.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-20661?
To fix CVE-2025-20661, apply the patch identified by ID DTV04436357.
3
What products are affected by CVE-2025-20661?
CVE-2025-20661 affects the Microsoft PlayReady software.
4
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2025-20661?
No, user interaction is not needed to exploit CVE-2025-20661.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-20661?
CVE-2025-20661 is an out of bounds read vulnerability caused by a missing bounds check.