CVE-2025-20671: Race Condition
First published: Mon May 05 2025(Updated: )
In thermal, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a race condition. 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: ALPS09698599; Issue ID: MSV-3228.
Credit: security@mediatek.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Android | =14.0 | |
| Android | =15.0 | |
| Any of | ||
| Mediatek MT2718 | ||
| MediaTek MT6878 | ||
| MediaTek MT6897 | ||
| MediaTek MT6899 | ||
| MediaTek MT6989 | ||
| MediaTek MT6991 | ||
| Mediatek MT8196 | ||
| Mediatek MT8391 | ||
| MediaTek MT8676 | ||
| MediaTek MT8678 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-20671?
CVE-2025-20671 has a high severity as it can lead to local escalation of privilege due to an out of bounds write.
How do I fix CVE-2025-20671?
To fix CVE-2025-20671, apply the patch identified by Patch ID: ALPS09698599.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-20671?
CVE-2025-20671 affects devices running Android versions 14.0 and 15.0.
Can CVE-2025-20671 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2025-20671 does not require user interaction.
What can result from the exploitation of CVE-2025-20671?
Exploitation of CVE-2025-20671 may lead to local escalation of privilege for a malicious actor.
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