CVE-2025-20772: Use After Free
Published Dec 2, 2025
·Updated
In display, there is a possible memory corruption due to use after free. 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: ALPS10182914; Issue ID: MSV-4795.
Affected Software
34 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 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 Mt8196
MediaTek Mt8676
MediaTek Mt8678
MediaTek Mt8792
MediaTek Mt8793
Event History
Dec 2, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:34 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:34 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-20772?
CVE-2025-20772 has a high severity as it allows for local escalation of privilege due to memory corruption.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-20772?
To fix CVE-2025-20772, users should apply the patch identified as ALPS10196993.
3
What type of software is affected by CVE-2025-20772?
CVE-2025-20772 affects specific versions of Google Android, namely 14.0, 15.0, and 16.0.
4
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2025-20772?
No, user interaction is not needed for exploiting CVE-2025-20772.
5
Can CVE-2025-20772 lead to full system compromise?
Yes, if exploited, CVE-2025-20772 can potentially lead to full system compromise by escalating privileges.