CVE-2025-20662: Medium severity Microsoft PlayReady TA vulnerability

Published Apr 7, 2025
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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: DTV04428276; Issue ID: MSV-3184.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Microsoft PlayReady TA
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-20662?

CVE-2025-20662 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local escalation of privilege.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-20662?

To fix CVE-2025-20662, apply Patch ID DTV04428276 to the affected Microsoft PlayReady TA software.

3

What causes the vulnerability CVE-2025-20662?

CVE-2025-20662 is caused by a missing bounds check that allows for a possible out of bounds read.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-20662?

Users of Microsoft PlayReady TA are affected by CVE-2025-20662, particularly if they have system privilege.

5

Is user interaction needed to exploit CVE-2025-20662?

No, user interaction is not needed for exploitation of CVE-2025-20662.

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