CVE-2025-20697: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability
Published Aug 4, 2025
·Updated
In Power HAL, there is a possible out of bounds write 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: ALPS09915681; Issue ID: MSV-3795.
Affected Software
30 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Google Android=14.0
Google Android=15.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt2718
MediaTek Mt6761
MediaTek Mt6765
MediaTek Mt6768
MediaTek Mt6853
MediaTek Mt6855
MediaTek Mt6877
MediaTek Mt6878
MediaTek Mt6879
MediaTek Mt6883
MediaTek Mt6885
MediaTek Mt6889
MediaTek Mt6893
MediaTek Mt6897
MediaTek Mt6989
MediaTek Mt6991
MediaTek Mt8186
MediaTek Mt8196
MediaTek Mt8391
MediaTek Mt8678
MediaTek Mt8775
MediaTek Mt8786
MediaTek Mt8788e
MediaTek Mt8792
MediaTek Mt8796
MediaTek Mt8873
MediaTek Mt8883
MediaTek Mt8893
Event History
Aug 4, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:49 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:49 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-20697?
CVE-2025-20697 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to local escalation of privilege.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-20697?
To fix CVE-2025-20697, apply the patch identified with Patch ID ALPS09915681.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2025-20697?
CVE-2025-20697 affects devices running Google Android version 14.0 and 15.0.
4
Can CVE-2025-20697 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2025-20697 requires that the attacker has already obtained System privileges on the device.
5
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2025-20697?
No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2025-20697.