CVE-2025-20730: Medium severity linuxfoundation Yocto vulnerability

Published Nov 4, 2025
·
Updated

In preloader, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to an insecure default value. 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: ALPS10068463; Issue ID: MSV-4141.

Affected Software

41 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
linuxfoundation Yocto=4.0
Rdkcentral Rdk-b=2024q1
Google Android=13.0
Google Android=14.0
Google Android=15.0
Google Android=16.0
OpenWrt OpenWrt=21.02.0
OpenWrt OpenWrt=23.05.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt2737
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 Mt6990
MediaTek Mt6991
MediaTek Mt8188
MediaTek Mt8195
MediaTek Mt8676
MediaTek Mt8678
MediaTek Mt8696
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 ALPS10068463

Event History

Nov 4, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:19 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:19 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 1, 2025
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
Affected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-20730?

CVE-2025-20730 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-20730?

To fix CVE-2025-20730, apply the recommended patches as detailed in the security advisory associated with your affected software version.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2025-20730?

CVE-2025-20730 affects several versions of Linux Foundation Yocto, RDK-B, and Google Android from versions 13.0 to 16.0.

4

Can CVE-2025-20730 be exploited remotely?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-20730 requires local access, as it is not remotely exploitable.

5

Is user interaction necessary for CVE-2025-20730 to be exploited?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2025-20730.

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