CVE-2025-20682: Critical severity MediaTek Software Development Kit vulnerability
Published Jul 8, 2025
·Updated
In wlan AP driver, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: WCNCR00416937; Issue ID: MSV-3445.
Affected Software
11 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
MediaTek Software Development Kit<=7.6.7.2
OpenWrt OpenWrt=19.07.0
OpenWrt OpenWrt=21.02.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt6890
MediaTek MT7615
MediaTek MT7622
MediaTek Mt7663
MediaTek MT7915
MediaTek Mt7916
MediaTek Mt7981
MediaTek Mt7986
Event History
Jul 8, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-20682?
CVE-2025-20682 has a high severity level due to potential local escalation of privilege.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-20682?
To fix CVE-2025-20682, apply the available patches provided by MediaTek and OpenWrt.
3
What causes CVE-2025-20682?
CVE-2025-20682 is caused by a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check in the wlan AP driver.
4
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2025-20682?
No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2025-20682.
5
Which products are affected by CVE-2025-20682?
CVE-2025-20682 affects specific versions of the MediaTek Software Development Kit and OpenWrt 19.07.0 and 21.02.0.