medium
5.7
CWE
295
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2025-20670

First published: Mon May 05 2025(Updated: )

In Modem, there is a possible permission bypass due to improper certificate validation. This could lead to remote information disclosure, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01334347; Issue ID: MSV-2772.

Credit: security@mediatek.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Any of
MediaTek NR16
MediaTek NR17
Mediatek NR17R
Any of
MediaTek MT2737
MediaTek MT6813
MediaTek MT6835
Mediatek MT6835T
MediaTek MT6878
MediaTek MT6878M
MediaTek MT6879
MediaTek MT6886
MediaTek MT6895
Mediatek MT6895TT
MediaTek MT6896
MediaTek MT6897
MediaTek MT6899
MediaTek MT6980D
MediaTek MT6980D
MediaTek MT6983
MediaTek MT6983T
MediaTek MT6985T
MediaTek MT6985T
MediaTek MT6989
Mediatek MT6989T
MediaTek MT6990
MediaTek MT6991
MediaTek MT8666
MediaTek MT8667
MediaTek MT8673
MediaTek MT8675
MediaTek MT8676
MediaTek MT8678
MediaTek MT8765
MediaTek MT8766Z
MediaTek MT8768
MediaTek MT8771
MediaTek MT8781 WiFi
MediaTek MT8786
MediaTek MT8788 Firmware
MediaTek MT8788E
MediaTek MT8789
MediaTek MT8791 WiFi
MediaTek MT8791T
MediaTek MT8795T
MediaTek MT8797 WiFi
MediaTek MT8798

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2025-20670?

    CVE-2025-20670 has a severity rating that indicates a significant risk of remote information disclosure due to permission bypass from improper certificate validation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2025-20670?

    To fix CVE-2025-20670, ensure that you apply the latest patch provided by MediaTek for the affected NR16 and NR17 models.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2025-20670?

    CVE-2025-20670 affects users of MediaTek NR16 and NR17 devices that may connect to rogue base stations due to improper certificate validation.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2025-20670?

    The impact of CVE-2025-20670 can lead to remote information disclosure if a user connects to a malicious base station.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2025-20670?

    Yes, user interaction is required for exploiting CVE-2025-20670, as the vulnerability needs the user to connect to a rogue base station.

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