CVE-2025-20804: Use After Free

Published Jan 6, 2026

Updated

In dpe, 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 needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS10198951; Issue ID: MSV-4503.

Affected Software

3 affected components

All of the following

Google Android=16.0

Any of the following

MediaTek Mt6899

MediaTek Mt6991

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Patch ALPS10198951

Event History

Jan 6, 2026

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:47 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:47 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·02:15 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-20804?

CVE-2025-20804 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for local escalation of privilege.

How do I fix CVE-2025-20804?

To fix CVE-2025-20804, apply the patch identified by Patch ID: ALPS10198951.

What is the exploitation vector for CVE-2025-20804?

CVE-2025-20804 requires user interaction for exploitation after a malicious actor has obtained System privileges.

What types of software are affected by CVE-2025-20804?

CVE-2025-20804 affects Google Android 16.0 software specifically.

Can MediaTek devices be affected by CVE-2025-20804?

MediaTek devices such as Mt6899 and Mt6991 are not vulnerable to CVE-2025-20804.