CVE-2025-20795: High severity Google Android vulnerability
Published Jan 6, 2026
·Updated
In KeyInstall, 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: ALPS10276761; Issue ID: MSV-5141.
Affected Software
58 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Google Android=13.0
Google Android=14.0
Google Android=15.0
Google Android=16.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt2718
MediaTek Mt6580
MediaTek Mt6739
MediaTek Mt6761
MediaTek Mt6765
MediaTek Mt6768
MediaTek Mt6779
MediaTek Mt6781
MediaTek Mt6785
MediaTek Mt6789
MediaTek Mt6833
MediaTek Mt6835
MediaTek Mt6853
MediaTek Mt6855
MediaTek Mt6873
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 Mt8188
MediaTek Mt8195
MediaTek Mt8196
MediaTek Mt8370
MediaTek Mt8390
MediaTek Mt8391
MediaTek Mt8395
MediaTek Mt8676
MediaTek Mt8678
MediaTek Mt8696
MediaTek Mt8755
MediaTek Mt8766
MediaTek Mt8768
MediaTek Mt8781
MediaTek Mt8786
MediaTek Mt8788e
MediaTek Mt8791t
MediaTek Mt8792
MediaTek Mt8793
MediaTek Mt8796
MediaTek Mt8873
MediaTek Mt8883
MediaTek Mt8893
Event History
Jan 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:46 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:46 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-20795?
The severity of CVE-2025-20795 is significant due to its potential to allow local escalation of privilege.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-20795?
You can fix CVE-2025-20795 by applying the patch identified with Patch ID: ALPS10276761.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2025-20795?
CVE-2025-20795 affects Google Android versions 13.0, 14.0, 15.0, and 16.0.
4
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2025-20795?
No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2025-20795.
5
Can CVE-2025-20795 lead to remote attacks?
CVE-2025-20795 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability and does not directly facilitate remote attacks.