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HIGH · 7.0

CVE-2025-20779

In display, there is a possible use after free due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interactio...

Vulnerability Description

In display, there is a possible use after free due to a race condition. 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: ALPS10184084; Issue ID: MSV-4720.

CVSS Score

7.0

HIGH

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroid14.0
MediatekMt6739-
MediatekMt6761-
MediatekMt6765-
MediatekMt6768-
MediatekMt6781-
MediatekMt6789-
MediatekMt6833-
MediatekMt6835-
MediatekMt6853-
MediatekMt6855-
MediatekMt6877-
MediatekMt6878-
MediatekMt6879-
MediatekMt6883-
MediatekMt6885-
MediatekMt6886-
MediatekMt6889-
MediatekMt6893-
MediatekMt6895-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-20779?

CVE-2025-20779 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). In display, there is a possible use after free due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interactio...

How severe is CVE-2025-20779?

CVE-2025-20779 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-20779?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android, Mediatek Mt6739, Mediatek Mt6761, Mediatek Mt6765, Mediatek Mt6768.