CVE-2025-20704: High severity MediaTek Nr17 vulnerability

Published Sep 1, 2025
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Updated

In Modem, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01516959; Issue ID: MSV-3502.

Affected Software

17 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
MediaTek Nr17
MediaTek Nr17r
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt6813
MediaTek Mt6835
MediaTek Mt6835t
MediaTek Mt6878
MediaTek Mt6878m
MediaTek Mt6897
MediaTek Mt6899
MediaTek Mt6991
MediaTek Mt8676
MediaTek Mt8678
MediaTek Mt8792
MediaTek Mt8863
MediaTek Mt8873
MediaTek Mt8883
Google Android

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch MOLY01516959

Event History

Sep 1, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:12 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:12 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 2, 2025
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Sep 6, 58101
Event
via NVD·10:31 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-20704?

CVE-2025-20704 has a high severity due to the potential for remote escalation of privilege through an out of bounds write.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-20704?

To fix CVE-2025-20704, ensure that the firmware is updated to the latest version provided by MediaTek that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-20704?

Devices using MediaTek NR17 and NR17r are affected by CVE-2025-20704.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2025-20704?

The impact of CVE-2025-20704 includes the possibility of unauthorized privilege escalation when connected to a rogue base station.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2025-20704?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2025-20704.

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