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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2025-20798

In battery, 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...

Vulnerability Description

In battery, 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: ALPS10315812; Issue ID: MSV-5533.

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
GoogleAndroid14.0
MediatekMt2718-
MediatekMt6765-
MediatekMt6768-
MediatekMt6781-
MediatekMt6833-
MediatekMt6835-
MediatekMt6853-
MediatekMt6855-
MediatekMt6877-
MediatekMt6879-
MediatekMt6893-
MediatekMt6985-
MediatekMt6989-
MediatekMt6991-
MediatekMt8186-
MediatekMt8188-
MediatekMt8196-
MediatekMt8367-
MediatekMt8391-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-20798?

CVE-2025-20798 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In battery, 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...

How severe is CVE-2025-20798?

CVE-2025-20798 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-2025-20798?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android, Mediatek Mt2718, Mediatek Mt6765, Mediatek Mt6768, Mediatek Mt6781.