Buffer overflow in Google Android
CVE-2025-20668
In scp, 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: ALPS09625562; Issue ID: MSV-3027.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.001 (0.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 14.0, 15.0
- Mediatek Mt6878
- Mediatek Mt6897
- Mediatek Mt6899
- Mediatek Mt6989
- Mediatek Mt6991
- Mediatek Mt8775
- Mediatek Mt8796
- Mediatek, Inc. Mt6878, Mt6897, Mt6899, Mt6989, Mt6991, Mt8775, Mt8796 — versions Android 14.0, 15.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@mediatek.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-20668?
- CVE-2025-20668 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-05-05.
- How severe is CVE-2025-20668?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.