CVE-2025-20698: 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: ALPS09915400; Issue ID: MSV-3793.
Affected Software
42 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Google Android=13.0
Google Android=14.0
Google Android=15.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt2718
MediaTek Mt6739
MediaTek Mt6761
MediaTek Mt6765
MediaTek Mt6768
MediaTek Mt6781
MediaTek Mt6789
MediaTek Mt6833
MediaTek Mt6835
MediaTek Mt6853
MediaTek Mt6855
MediaTek Mt6877
MediaTek Mt6878
MediaTek Mt6879
MediaTek Mt6883
MediaTek Mt6885
MediaTek Mt6886
MediaTek Mt6889
MediaTek Mt6893
MediaTek Mt6895
MediaTek Mt6897
MediaTek Mt6899
MediaTek Mt6983
MediaTek Mt6985
MediaTek Mt6989
MediaTek Mt6991
MediaTek Mt8186
MediaTek Mt8196
MediaTek Mt8391
MediaTek Mt8676
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-2025-20698?
CVE-2025-20698 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to potential local escalation of privilege.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-20698?
To fix CVE-2025-20698, apply the patch identified as ALPS09915400 provided in the security bulletin.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2025-20698?
CVE-2025-20698 affects devices running Android versions 13.0, 14.0, and 15.0.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-20698?
CVE-2025-20698 is an out of bounds write vulnerability due to a missing bounds check.
5
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2025-20698?
No, user interaction is not required for the exploitation of CVE-2025-20698.