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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2025-20705

In monitor_hang, 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 inte...

Vulnerability Description

In monitor_hang, 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: ALPS09989078; Issue ID: MSV-3964.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
LinuxfoundationYocto2.6
GoogleAndroid13.0
OpenwrtOpenwrt19.07.0
MediatekMt2718-
MediatekMt2735-
MediatekMt6739-
MediatekMt6761-
MediatekMt6765-
MediatekMt6768-
MediatekMt6781-
MediatekMt6789-
MediatekMt6835-
MediatekMt6853-
MediatekMt6855-
MediatekMt6877-
MediatekMt6878-
MediatekMt6879-
MediatekMt6880-
MediatekMt6883-
MediatekMt6885-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-20705?

CVE-2025-20705 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In monitor_hang, 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 inte...

How severe is CVE-2025-20705?

CVE-2025-20705 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-20705?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linuxfoundation Yocto, Google Android, Openwrt Openwrt, Mediatek Mt2718, Mediatek Mt2735.