CVE-2025-20749: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Nov 4, 2025
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Updated

In charger, 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: ALPS09915493; Issue ID: MSV-3800.

Affected Software

21 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Google Android=14.0
Google Android=15.0
Google Android=16.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt6789
MediaTek Mt6835
MediaTek Mt6855
MediaTek Mt6878
MediaTek Mt6879
MediaTek Mt6886
MediaTek Mt6897
MediaTek Mt6899
MediaTek Mt6983
MediaTek Mt6985
MediaTek Mt6989
MediaTek Mt6991
MediaTek Mt8169
MediaTek Mt8188
MediaTek Mt8195
MediaTek Mt8196
MediaTek Mt8781
MediaTek Mt8796

Event History

Nov 4, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:20 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:20 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-20749?

CVE-2025-20749 has a severity level that indicates a possible local escalation of privilege due to an out of bounds write issue.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-20749?

To mitigate CVE-2025-20749, apply the patch identified as ALPS09915493 as soon as it's available.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-20749?

CVE-2025-20749 affects Google Android versions 14.0, 15.0, and 16.0.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2025-20749?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2025-20749.

5

What could be the impact of CVE-2025-20749 if exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2025-20749 could lead to local escalation of privilege for a malicious actor with system privileges.

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