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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2025-20716

In wlan AP driver, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privi...

Vulnerability Description

In wlan AP driver, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect 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: WCNCR00421149; Issue ID: MSV-3728.

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
MediatekSoftware Development Kit<= 7.6.7.2
MediatekMt6890-
MediatekMt7615-
MediatekMt7622-
MediatekMt7663-
MediatekMt7915-
MediatekMt7916-
MediatekMt7981-
MediatekMt7986-
OpenwrtOpenwrt19.07.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-20716?

CVE-2025-20716 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In wlan AP driver, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privi...

How severe is CVE-2025-20716?

CVE-2025-20716 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-2025-20716?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mediatek Software Development Kit, Mediatek Mt6890, Mediatek Mt7615, Mediatek Mt7622, Mediatek Mt7663.