Use After Free in Google Android
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 interaction is not needed for exploitation…
Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free
EPSS: 0.001 (0.5th 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 13.0, 14.0, 15.0
- Linuxfoundation Yocto — versions 2.6
- Mediatek Mt2718
- Mediatek Mt2735
- Mediatek Mt6739
- Mediatek Mt6761
- Mediatek Mt6765
- Mediatek Mt6768
- Mediatek Mt6781
- Mediatek Mt6789
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@mediatek.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-20705?
- CVE-2025-20705 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-09-01.
- How severe is CVE-2025-20705?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.